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COH100 (2408)

Module 3 Required Resources

Textbook

Your course textbook can be accessed via the DART eBook link in the Getting Started module in Brightspace.

Donatelle, B. (2021). Health: The basics (14th ed.). Pearson.

This text actively engages students in learning and living well. With a mindful approach to personal health, you can incorporate mindfulness practices, become more focused and present, and improve academic performance. The text presents the most current, scientifically valid research to examine today's health issues and controversies. Through reading assignments, you’ll explore the challenges of personal and public health and assess options and priorities for change.

  • Chapter 10. Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
  • Chapter 11. Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
  • Chapter 12. Improving Your Personal Fitness

Module 3 Optional Resources

Pollan, M. (2008). In defense of food: An eater’s manifesto. Penguin Books

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan offers a thought-provoking analysis of modern eating habits and their impact on health. Through compelling prose and thorough research, Pollan advocates for a return to whole, unprocessed foods, challenging conventional dietary wisdom. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the importance of mindful eating and regain control over their diet in today's processed food landscape.