This holistic approach to promoting health considers the entire life span. It focuses on maintaining wellness and preventing disease. An historical perspective traces health promotion from ancient times to the present. Specific strategies are provided to promote health through nutrition, physical fitness, weight control, and avoiding substance abuse. Sections include discussions around the mind-body connection to health, as well as the prominent legal and ethical issues of health care promotion. Concepts presented are applied to nursing practice. *Key features *Emphasizes the role of the nurse in health promotion *Considers health promotion across all age groups *Provides practical application of principles and concepts *Think About It Boxes - Ask students to reflect on sensitive situations such as moral and ethical - and encourages critical thought *Ask Yourself Boxes - Ask students to consider what their own actions would be when faced with a particular situation