Getting An “a” On Your Health Report Card

By Author: Dr. Victor Marchione
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Chances are, if you’re like most Americans, you’ll find a lot of “Cs” on your report card, and that’s a shame, because in a country such as the U.S ,where nutritious food and opportunities to exercise are readily available, many aren’t doing what they can to stay healthy.

According to a recent study, Americans score about a C-minus when it comes to health and well-being. A research team collected data on more than 15,000 people aged 40 to 74. Of these, 7,340 had participated in the 1988 to 1994 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and 7,811 had participated in the same survey for the years 2001 to 2006 prior to this recent study.

In the 18 years between the studies, the number of obese people increased from 28% to 36%, and the number of people who exercised 12 times a month or more dropped from 53% to 43%. The number of people who ate five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily decreased from 42% to 26%. Smoking rates remained about the same.

Not Eating Fruits & Veggies

Overall, the number of people practicing healthy habits dropped from 15% in 1988 to eight percent ...
... in 2006. According to the researchers, Americans are not eating their fruits and veggies, are exercising less and are more obese than they were18 years ago.4

The research team concluded that it’s time to get back to basics. Relying on pills to maintain health and prevent disease is probably not the best way to go. Pills are not as effective as living a healthy lifestyle is. Many other clinical trials support the conclusion that a very short list of lifestyle behaviors can influence the number of years you live—and the quality of those years.

Following a healthy diet, participating in physical activity and avoiding tobacco use are the three behaviors that are most likely to get you an “A” on your health report card.

This was large clinical trial, spanning almost two decades. The results are conclusive: take ownership of your health and do what you can to protect the quality and length of your life.

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