The Second Edition of Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion introduces students to common theories from behavioral and social sciences that are being used in health education and promotion today. Each discussion of theory is accompanied by a practical skill building activity in the context of planning and evaluation along with a set of application questions. This activity will assist the student in mastering the application of this theory to community, school, work-site or patient care settings.Up-to-date examples of applications from current literature are included throughout the text and serve as ideas for designing interventions and resources for initiating literature review.There is a need for theory-based” programs in health education and health promotion. This book will help develop such programs.