An appropriately written health textbook developed for students based on their grade level means students will find it readable and not become frustrated because of difficult language or concepts. A well-written and understandable textbook will also help students become better prepared in learning hygiene and warning signs for diseases, committing to an exercises plan, eating healthy and staying away from potentially dangerous addictions such as drugs, alcohol and smoking. If teachers do not use a textbook, they often rely on outside material that might not be appropriate for certain ages or grade levels or they may contain complicated phrases or words.
Publishing companies offer schools the latest and most updated information through the most recent editions of a textbook. The newest health textbook available to students contains the best information about diseases, trends and even myths about health and sickness. Writers well-educated in the health field know where to locate the best and most relevant information for students and include that information in the textbook, passing it along to students. Health textbooks with the latest information also means students can find everything in one place, rather than scanning websites or other places for current information.
Textbooks act as a resource for students to further research in the health field. Using a health textbook's additional or required reading sections, students can then use library resource skills to get more information about a particular subject. In addition, students may become partial to a particular writer, author or doctor and may choose to follow-up with more of his readings. These resources help students develop solid presentation and research skills by pointing them in the right direction when seeking out more information.
Textbooks are generally quite portable, meaning students can take them home from school to use when studying for a test or doing a research or homework project. They can also take them wherever they need to go, whether it's an out-of-town trip or on a sports activity. The portability of a health textbook allows students to quickly look up answers if an immediate question arises about a topic or subject matter. Students can also read the book in their down time outside of the classroom, which may increase a student's ability to perform better while in school.