What Are The Nutritional Challenges For African Americans? Poor eating habits and lack of exercise among African Americans increases their risk of developing cancer, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease, according to recent studies by the Public Health Institute (PHI) and the California Department of Health Services (CDHS). How does race affect nutrition? There were
Why Should I Eat Well Book? Eating well is one of the ways we look after ourselves. From an early age, children make choices about the food they eat. If they learn early about the value of different foods and the importance of a balanced diet, they can begin to make real choices to improve
What Percentage Of The Population Eats Healthy? Less Than 3 Percent of Americans Live a Healthy Lifestyle. What percentage of the population is unhealthy? So here’s the shocking part: A mere 2.7 percent of U.S. adults make the grade on all four measures, according to a new study from researchers at Oregon State. That’s right:
Does Good Health Can Prevent Chronic Diseases? We know that most chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and excessive drinking, and getting regular health screenings. How can good health prevent diseases? Healthy diets boost “good” cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and decrease unhealthy triglycerides. This directly impacts risk of heart