2.7% of US Adults Achieve All Four Healthy Behaviors

Researchers from Oregon State University and the University of Mississippi recently conducted a study on four healthy lifestyle behaviors (good diet, moderate exercise, recommended body fat percentage, non-smoking) in U.S. adults. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         2.7% of all adults had all four healthy lifestyle characteristics, while 16% had three.

·         37% had two, 34% had one, and 11% had none of the healthy lifestyle characteristics.

·         Mexican American adults were more likely to eat a healthy diet than non-Hispanic white or black adults.

·         Women were more likely to not smoke and eat a healthy diet, but less likely to be sufficiently active.

·         1 in 10 had a normal body fat percentage and 46% were sufficiently active.

·         71% adults did not smoke and 38% ate a healthy diet.

Source: Oregon State University, March 21, 2016