Perception versus Reality Infographic: State of Health

THROUGH ROSE COLORED GLASSES: Americans are failing to see the reality of their health Almost 6 in 10 Americans rate themselves as either in very good or excellent health. 40% 33% 17% Excellent |Very Good 8% Good Fair 1% Poor Over half of the Americans who rated themselves as either in very good or excellent health are overweight or obese. 3% 28%- -42% Normal Excellent / Very Good Overweight Obese Didn't report height/weight -27% Many people who are currently being treated for chronic dise still perceive their health as 'very good' or 'excellent'. Currently being treated for... % who said their health is ... Very Good/ Excellent O Fair/ Poor O Good High cholesterol 18% 37% 45% High blood pressure 19% 44% 37% Overweight/Obesity 21% 32% 47% Stress/Anxiety/Depression 26% 39% 34% Diabetes 28% 48% 24% IFIC Foundation 2015 Food & Health Survey Foodinsight.org/2015-FHS