Access to Health, 16th Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to personal health. This essential resource, published by Pearson on January 31, 2019, empowers students to make informed and healthy life choices by presenting scientifically validated research and the latest information in an accessible and motivating manner. Authored by Rebecca Donatelle, a seasoned teacher, mentor, and researcher, the book adopts a friendly writing style to resonate with students’ concerns and foster critical thinking about health information.

The 16th Edition prominently features the integration of mindfulness, providing students with research, tools, and practical exercises to cultivate focus, presence, and improved academic performance amidst the distractions of daily life. A significant addition to this edition is a new chapter dedicated to understanding difference, disparity, and health equity, addressing crucial societal factors impacting well-being.

Further enhancing the learning experience, Access to Health now includes complimentary access to MyDietAnalysis, a powerful diet and activity tracking tool developed by ESHA Research. This tool, accessible across all devices, allows students to easily analyze their daily nutrient intake and physical activity levels. MyDietAnalysis is bundled with Mastering Health, which provides a rich ecosystem of supplementary learning materials. These include videos, self-assessments, personalized study plans, interactive online activities, and reading quizzes, all designed to cater to diverse learning styles and needs, ensuring active engagement with the material.

ISBN-10: 135173795
ISBN-13: 978-0135173794