THE STATE OF HEALTHY LIVINGand how employers can help
In fact, the Mayo Clinic found that less than 3% of Americans meet the basic qualifications for a “healthy lifestyle,” as
defined by meeting four qualifications:4
In a recent survey, 43% of Americans said that
living a modern lifestyle makes it very difficult
to be healthy.5 80% said that being healthy
requires sacrifices.5
And we know you want to help your
employees. In a recent survey from NBGH
and Fidelity Investments, 86% of employers
include employee well-being as part of
their overall business strategy.6
And we know you want to help your
employees. In a recent survey from NBGH
and Fidelity Investments, 86% of employers
include employee well-being as part of
their overall business strategy.6
1. Physical Activity Council, (2017). 2017 Participation Report. http://www.physicalactivitycouncil.com/pdfs/current.pdf
2. National Sleep Foundation. (2014, December). Lack of Sleep is Affecting Americans, Finds the National Sleep Foundation.https://sleepfoundation.org/media-center/press-release/lack-sleep-affecting-americans-finds-the-national-sleep-foundation
3. Cynthia L. Ogden, Ph.D.; Margaret D. Carroll, M.S.P.H.; Cheryl D. Fryar, M.S.P.H.; Katherine M. Flegal, Ph.D. (2015, November). Prevalence of Obesity AmongAdults and Youth: United States, 2011–2014. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db219.htm
4. Paul D. Loprinzi, PhD; Adam Branscum, PhD; June Hanks, PhD, DPT, PT; Ellen Smit, PhD. (2016, April). Healthy Lifestyle Characteristics and Their JointAssociation with Cardiovascular Disease Biomarkers in US Adults. Mayo Clinic.http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(16)00043-4/abstract
5. Mintel. (2016, January 27). 43% of Americans Find it Difficult to be Healthy as Part of a Modern Lifestyle.http://www.mintel.com/press-centre/social-and-lifestyle/43-of-americans-find-it-difficult-to-be-healthy-as-part-of-a-modern-lifestyle
6. National Business Group on Health & Fidelity Investments. (2017, March). Embracing a Broader Definition of Well-Being: Eighth AnnualEmployer-Sponsored Health and Well-being Survey. https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/pub/?id=ab4d3eb8-782b-cb6e-2763-ae1848e722a6
STRUGGLE WITH HEALTHY LIVING
Many people
80%43%
In that same survey, 86% of employers are
focusing on physical activity programs
within their wellness programs.6
In that same survey, 86% of employers are
focusing on physical activity programs
within their wellness programs.6
Moderate or vigorous
exercise for at least 150
minutes a week
A body fat percentage
under 20 percent (men)
or 30 percent (women)
A diet score in the top
40 percent on the
Healthy Eating Index
Not smoking
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• 29% of U.S. adults admit to being inactive.1
• Over one-third say they aren’t getting
enough sleep.2
• And 36% are overweight.3
When it comes to our health and wellness,there’s room for improvement.
