{"product_id":"introduction-to-health-promotion-9781394155965","title":"Introduction to Health Promotion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn in-depth look at the theoretical foundations and practical applications of health promotion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e gives students a working knowledge of health promotion concepts and their applications, with a special emphasis on the philosophical and theoretical foundations of health promotion. This new edition underscores the growing need--highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic--for activities, programs, and policies to improve the quality of health for all. Spearheaded by leading public health professor and registered dietitian Dr. Anastasia Snelling, this respected textbook addresses health disparities in disadvantaged communities and describes the features of the community-driven programs that will be necessary to address them. Unlike other books in the field, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Health Promotion \u003c\/i\u003edelves into the complex, interwoven factors that influence health, including social and physical environments, medical advances, personal lifestyle choices, and legislation. This in-depth examination prepares and inspires health promotion students as they prepare for their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a clear introduction to the essential topics and theories in health promotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews the cultural and political landscape surrounding key health behaviors, including tobacco use, physical activity, and eating\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores current trends in health promotion, including telehealth, health disparities, new technologies, and the aging population\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes contemporary health promotion initiatives and provides an overview of health promotion settings and career opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for students in health promotion, health education, and public health fields, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Health Promotion\u003c\/i\u003e prepares learners with a comprehensive overview of the foundations, history, and current perspectives of health promotion, as well as its key methods and applications. Instructors will appreciate the online supplementary materials, facilitating course design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Anastasia Snelling \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor and Chair of the Department of Health Studies at American University. She directs the Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities Lab where her research focuses on different methods of behavior change in nutrition education to manage risk factors related to chronic disease including improving access, establishing policies, and implementing programs. These projects are done primarily in under-resourced communities using a health equity lens to address health outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50456550211858,"sku":"9781394155965","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_460eb40e-6171-4aa3-aba6-7bacf8e764bc.jpg?v=1729914088","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/introduction-to-health-promotion-9781394155965","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}