Introduction to the epidemiology of chronic disease and risk factor theory -- Pathophysiology of chronic vascular disease -- Exercise and physical activity -- Nutrition and the prevention of chronic metabolic diseases -- Atherosclerosis and other occlusive vascular diseases -- Overweight and obesity -- Type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome -- Hypertension -- Prevention and management of dyslipidemia with lifestyle: diet, exercise, and weight loss -- Changing health behaviors -- The optimal program for prevention of chronic disease
Summary
Outlines the design and implemention of exercise programs, based on the latest research, to help people avoid the onset of chronic disease
