Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Internet Exercises

Major Forms of Cardiovascular Disease (p. 265 in your text)
Internet Activity 12-1 Forms of CVD

Search for information about a particular form of CVD--its risk factors, effects/symptoms, and treatments. .

Protecting Yourself Against Cardiovascular Disease (p. 271 in your text)
Internet Activity 12-2 Create-A-Diet Activity

Create a diet that meets intake goals for calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Common Cancers (p. 276 in your text)
Internet Activity 12-3 Assess Your Cancer Risk

Complete an online assessment to determine your risk for a particular cancer, and then identify strategies for reducing your risk.

Skin Cancer (p. 280 in your text)
Internet Activity 12-4 UV Index

Determine the current UV index and the yearly UV index pattern for your area.

Dietary Factors (p. 284 in your text)
Internet Activity 12-5 Diet and Cancer: Five a Day--For Better Health

Identify strategies for increasing your daily consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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