Health education; elementary and middle school applications, 5th ed

Reference & Research Book News, May, 2007

Health education; elementary and middle school applications, 5th ed.

Telljohann, Susan K. et al.

McGraw-Hill

2007

437 pages

$86.88

Paperback

LB1588

Even primary school students are savvy consumers of health information, and these exercises and lesson reflect an appreciation for such issues as mental health and healing, safe behavioral practices and attention to such newly recognized threats as terrorism and bullying. This edition has been updated to cover the 2006 National Health Education Standards, the School Health Policies and Programs Study of 2000, and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, with expanded coverage of such topics as Type 2 diabetes, MyPyramid for Kids, and online safety. Topics include the comprehensive school health program, encouraging safe behaviors, promoting physical activity, and helping to ensure drug-free lifestyles.

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