Only 2.7% Of US Adults Have All Four Basic Characteristics Of A Healthy Lifestyle, Researchers Say.

reports that just “2.7 percent of adults nationwide have all four basic healthy characteristics” necessary for a healthy lifestyle, research suggests. The study “examined if adults were successful in four areas that fit typical advice for a ‘healthy lifestyle’ – moderate exercise, a good diet, not smoking and having a recommended body fat percentage.” Included in the study were “4,745 people from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.” http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2016/03/only_27_percent_of_us_adults_l.html