{"id":99267,"date":"2009-12-14T16:42:38","date_gmt":"2009-12-14T21:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/calorielab.com\/news\/?p=6622"},"modified":"2009-12-14T16:42:38","modified_gmt":"2009-12-14T21:42:38","slug":"americans-speak-out-on-what-it-takes-and-what-they%e2%80%99re-doing-to-be-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/99267","title":{"rendered":"Americans speak out on what it takes, and what they\u2019re doing, to be healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of a recent webinar presented by the International Food Information Council Foundation (which included holiday eating tips<\/a> from Brian Wansink), the organization revealed data from its annual food survey regarding how Americans think about and approach their health.<\/p>\n

Activity important, but not everyone gets it<\/h3>\n

When asked which three things were most important for maintaining good health, 80 percent of the 1,000 people who took part in the online survey (which was weighted demographically to generally match the U.S. population) said exercise was important. Sixty-six percent named healthy food choices, 53 percent said managing weight, 49 percent mentioned getting enough sleep and 45 percent keyed in on managing stress.<\/p>\n

Twenty-two percent of those surveyed said they were physically active one or two days a week, while 56 percent said they got some activity in three to five days a week and 21 percent worked out six or seven days a week. <\/p>\n

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Just 24 percent said they worked out for more than an hour at a stretch, while 23 percent worked out 51 to 60 minutes, 11 percent 41 to 50 minutes, 4 percent 31 to 40 minutes, 25 percent 30 minutes and 13 percent less than 30 minutes. <\/p>\n

It’s thought that working out 60 to 90 minutes each session is best for weight loss, which 27 percent of survey respondents said was their motivation for working out. Thirteen percent said they wanted to look better, 10 percent said they enjoyed getting physical activity, 10 percent wanted to prevent a future health issue and 9 percent were looking to increase their energy levels. <\/p>\n

Many looking to lose weight<\/h3>\n

Fifty-three percent of those surveyed said they were trying to lose weight, while 25 percent were looking to maintain their current weight, 18 percent weren’t doing anything special and 4 percent were trying to gain weight.<\/p>\n

Among those seeking to lose weight, 71 percent said they’re changing the amount of food they eat, 65 percent are changing the type of food they eat, 62 percent are getting more physical activity, 44 percent have altered how often they eat and 19 percent are counting calories or eating diet foods.<\/p>\n

When asked about their motivation for weight loss, 69 percent said they wanted to improve their appearance, while 67 percent were looking for improved health. Forty-nine percent hoped for a self-esteem boost, and an equal number hoped for increased energy.<\/p>\n

Thirty-five percent were seeking compliments from friends and family, while 33 percent wanted to lose weight for stress relief.<\/p>\n

Healthier food choices<\/h3>\n

Sixty-four percent of those surveyed said they were making changes to the healthfulness of their diet. Of those, 64 percent said they were doing so to improve their well-being, while 61 percent sought to improve their physical health and 61 percent were trying to lose or maintain their weight.<\/p>\n

When trying to make healthy changes, 38 percent said they hadn’t used any particular resources to help them, while 29 percent looked to friends and family for support and information. Twenty-one percent said they were using a formal weight-loss plan, 19 percent used a food diary and 18 percent followed the advice of a health professional.<\/p>\n

(By Sarah E. White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)<\/p>\n

From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News<\/a> (REF3076322B7)<\/p>\n

Americans speak out on what it takes, and what they’re doing, to be healthy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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