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A study of more than 9,700 Americans found about 85% misjudged the quality of their diets, with most overestimating how healthful it was. People largely know that they need to eat more fruits and vegetables, that whole grains are good for them, and that they should eat fewer fats and fried foods, yet the study showed most did not. For the study, the researchers asked participants to rate their diet as excellent, very good, good, fair or poor. Folks also completed 24-hour food questionnaires. Then, the researchers compared answers to see how well responses to the two exercises matched up. In short: They didn’t. Of more than 9,700 people, roughly 85% were inaccurate when asked to rate the quality of their diet, and almost all overestimated how healthy it was. Try keeping a dietary log. Write down everything you eat nd drink for one week. Are you among the 85%? There are many things in life we cannot control…we can control what we put in our mouths. To learn how to create wellness programs for happier, less stressed, more engaged employees, visit SelfCare for HealthCare™. Contact me today to discuss implementing this powerful program at your facility. Interested in LeAnn Thieman’s keynote speaking, training and workshops? Email lthieman@leannthieman.com. |
