Our Greatest Threats

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ISBN: 9780763739447 | 0763739448
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Copyright: 3/1/2006

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Our Greatest Threats: Live Longer, Live Better presents vital and compelling information on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This unique book provides readers with excellent guidelines and solid tips for living longer, better, and safer lives -- no other book brings such important and practical information to the public in such a clear and helpful manner! A must-have book, this excellent new reference will help you get on track and make informed decisions about lifestyle changes that may help improve your health.

Preface

Foreword I

xvii

Foreword II

xix

Foreword III

xxi

Foreword IV

xxiii

Foreword V

xxvii

Section I Introduction

(8)

You can change your lifestyle

Overeating

Toxic food and beverage environment

Motivation

Prevention by healthy lifestyle

Section II Overweight and Obesity Crisis

(26)

Major threat to our nation

Simple determination of approximate ideal weight

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Fast foods and obesity

Health consequences of obesity

``The Deadly Quartet''

Selecting a healthy diet

Dangers of some dietary supplements

Section III The Best Eating Plan

(32)

Definition of the best diet

Avoid foods containing cholesterol and harmful fats

Limit simple carbohydrates, foods high in sugar

Increase dietary fiber

Consume adequate vitamins and minerals

Limit saturated fat, trans-fat

Do not change percent of dietary protein

The DASH diet and its benefits

Butter substitutes

Good strategies for healthy eating

Foods to choose or limit

Tips on losing weight

Atkins, Ornish, Pritikin, Agatston (``South Beach''), Sears (``Zone''), and Steward (``Sugar Busters'') Diets

Food groups, examples, and calories

Section IV Risks of Salt

(8)

Table salt (sodium chloride) and hypertension

Recommended daily dietary sodium

Salt substitutes

Salt and water consumption by marathon runners

Foods high in sodium content

Section V Physical Activity and Exercise---Risks of Inactivity

(10)

Sedentary lifestyle of Americans

Overuse of TV and computers

Obesity in children

Consequences of sedentary lifestyle

Benefits of regular aerobic exercise

Recommended physical activity and calories burned

Section VI Risks of Alcohol

(8)

Alcohol, the drug of choice among teenagers

Main cause of fatal teenage car injuries

Consequences of chronic alcoholism

Alcohol and hypertension

Caloric content of alcohol

Cessation of alcohol consumption

Interaction of alcohol and drugs

Section VII Risks of Cigarette Smoking

(10)

Harmful effects of cigarette smoking

Effect of nicotine in cigarettes

Risks of ``passive smoking''

Teenage smokers

Importance of smoking prevention and cessation

Hazards of smokeless tobacco

Section VIII How to Quit Smoking

103

(6)

Importance of motivation (desire) to quit

It's never too late to quit

Suggestions and approaches to smoking cessation

Section IX Risks of Using Illicit and Some Prescription Drugs

109

(18)

Effects of marijuana

Harmful effects, contamination, mood alterations

Automobile injuries

Development of tolerance

Concerns over legalization

Effects of hallucinogens:

LSD

Mescaline

Phencyclidine

Psilocybin

Effects of stimulants

Amphetamine

Methamphetamine

Cocaine, Crack, and Crank

Ecstasy

Khat

Betel nuts

Effects of inhalants

Dangers of common inhalants (particularly popular with children and teenagers)

Amyl nitrite

Whippet

Effects of sedatives

Ketamine (date rape drug)

GHB (date rape drug)

Rohypnol (date rape drug)

Klonopin

Barbiturates

Quaaludes

Opiates or opiate-like substances

Opium, Morphine, Heroin, Codeine, Dextromethorphan, Methadone

Heroin addicts

Signs and symptoms of drug use

Detoxification

Steroids, Creatine, and DHEAs (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)

Use and harmful effects of steroids

Use of creatine to build muscle mass

Use of DHEAs to build muscle mass and its harmful effects

Effects and complications caused by illicit drugs

Illicit drugs and alcohol use in teenagers

Recognition of illicit drug and alcohol use

Treatment, rehabilitation, and support programs

A practical parenting guide to deal with children using illicit drugs

Section X Risks of Sexually Transmitted Disease

127

(6)

Magnitude of AIDS and HIV infection in USA

Curable and incurable STDs

Emphasis of sex education and prevention

Prevalence of teenage pregnancy

Importance of latex condom in STD prevention

Conditions increasing risk of HIV infection

Abstinence guarantees safety from STDs and pregnancy

Section XI Safety Measures to Prevent Injuries and Some Diseases

133

(78)

Safety on the road:

Automobiles

Precautions for other types of transportation and recreation

Pedestrians

Safety on or in the water

Boating

Swimming, diving, and surfing

Shark attacks

Swimming pools

Contaminated water

Safety in the sun

Sunburn

Malignant melanoma

Safety at home

Fire

Carbon monoxide

Gas leak and fumes

Knives and sharp instruments

Window bars and safety gates

Tools and machinery

Pistols and guns

Electric shock

Safe food preparation

Safety of children

Toy safety and suffocation

Clothing

Pedophiles

Safety of elderly

Falls

Sensitivity to heat and cold

Living alone

Environmental hazards

Poisonings

Mercury

Lead

Asbestos

Arsenic

Mold/fungi

Weather-related hazards

Lightning

Hurricanes/floods

Tornadoes

Earthquakes/tsunamis

Cold weather

Homeland security and terrorism

Avoiding bites

Rabies

Insects

Snakes

Scorpions

Ticks

Lyme disease

Avoiding bear attacks

Health emergencies

Blood clots

Heart attacks

Strokes

Preventive measures for your health:

Immunization

Eye and ear safety

Health screenings

Minimizing health care errors

First aid courses

CPR

Heimlich maneuvers

Section XII Risks of Inadequate Sleep

211

(6)

Consequences of sleep deprivation

Hours of sleep recommended for adults and children

Sleep apnea

Ensuring children get adequate sleep

Medications and conditions that may disrupt sleep

Section XIII Stress Risks

217

(4)

Factors contributing to chronic stress

Section XIV Concluding Remarks

221

(4)

Importance of recognizing different abilities

Importance of encouragement

Importance of a healthy lifestyle

VITAL (Values Initiative Teaching About Lifestyle)

Key to healthy lifestyle---prevention

Acknowledgments

225

(4)

Commentaries

229

(10)

Index

239

(12)

Author Biography

251

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Our Greatest Threats

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