more
likely to rate their health as excellent more
likely to be regularly exercising weigh
less (average 144 lbs.)
Women Over 40 who do not eat healthy every day
less
likely to rate their health as excellent less
likely to be regularly exercising weigh
more (average 150 lbs.)
Women Under 40 who eat healthy every day
more
likely to rate their health as excellent more
likely to be regularly exercising weigh
less (average 136 lbs.)
Women Under 40 who do not eat healthy every day
less likely to rate their health as excellent
less likely to be regularly exercising
weigh more (average 144 lbs.)
When Healthy Eating Begins
Adult women (18 and older) who say they have healthy eating habits say they began to watch what they eat...
Percentages of women who are “trying hard to eat right”
Specific nutritional habits and practices -
Under 40
Over 40
Eat foods low in saturated fat
49%
64%
Eat foods low in total fat
47%
61%
Eat foods low in calories
38%
47%
Avoid too many fattening foods
54%
63%
Avoid eating too many high cholesterol foods
44%
59%
Eat less
31%
40%
The Bottom Line:
Women over the age of 40 are more conscious of their fat intake than those under 40.
Women 40 years and over are more likely to practice healthy eating habits, such as eating
margarin and using skim milk and other low-fat foods, every day.
Barriers to healthy eating include confusion about what foods to eat and self-discipline
problems.
Source: Louis Harris Women's Health and Nutrition Survey, 1996
more
likely to rate their health as excellent