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Many Americans Feel Leading Healthy Lifestyle Is Too Expensive, Study Finds

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Many Americans Feel Leading Healthy Lifestyle Is Too Expensive, Study Finds

Many admitted they resort to eating fast food because it’s more accessible than healthy food

Almost six in 10 Americans agree that being healthy is too expensive, according to new research.

A new survey of 2,005 people found that 59% see the high cost of health and wellness as a major barrier to living a healthy lifestyle.

It’s even more difficult for those who live in cities, with 68% of urban-dwellers saying the cost of staying healthy is too high.

The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Naturade, also asked respondents what their biggest priorities are when it comes to health and wellness.

“Mental health” topped the list, with 65% saying it’s very important — followed by “living in a safe environment” (also 65%) and “having good relationships with friends and family” (61%).

And 59% of all respondents said they exercise more than three times a week, suggesting that Americans are still trying to practice healthy habits despite the possibility of other systemic barriers.

“Eating healthy food,” though, was listed by just 50% of respondents.

Only 22% of those polled know of a nearby grocery store that sells affordable, good-quality fresh produce.

For almost four in five (79%), the nearest grocery store is more than a mile from their home, with the average sitting at 4.1 miles.

Instead, many resort to regularly eating fast food — just under three times a week on average, while another 24% indulge five or more times a week.

The poll also found that 80% of respondents know someone with a lifestyle-related disease (like type 2 diabetes or heart disease) or suffer from one themselves.

But it’s not all bad news. Of the 1,604 respondents who either know someone with a lifestyle disease or suffer from one themselves, 70% said that learning about that person’s diagnosis made them determined to focus more on their own health.

Common lifestyle changes included eating more fresh produce (67%), taking multivitamins (52%) and walking more (45%).

Source: People.com

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