Health Promotion as One of the Basic Principles of Family Education in the USA
Health Promotion as One of the Basic Principles of Family Education in the USA

Summary/Abstract: The article presents an overview of the problem of health promotion in family education in the USA. The notions “health promotion”, “healthy lifestyle” and “familyeducation” are analyzed. The main strategies and methods aimed at health promotion in the USA are investigated. The crucial role of family education in the maintenance of the health of all family members and formation of healthy lifestyle is also proved. Familyis considered to be the main link in the formation of useful habits. The principle trends in modern American family education are defined as well as the role of school and society in health promotion within family education. It is proved that the main aspects of health promotion as a part of family education include proper nutrition,maintaining and improving emotional health of children, providing opportunities for outdoor activities, recognizing the critical importance of being good role models for the children.

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