Diet & Nutrition

Survey shows New Year's resolutions focus on wellness over weight loss

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 24th, 2005

After overindulging at holiday parties with mounds of cookies and gallons of dips and spreads, you would think Americans would have one New Year's resolution at the top of the list: weight loss.

However, a recent survey conducted by Omron Healthcare found that more than 75% of American adults are more likely to set New Year's resolutions around fitness and wellness over simple weight loss.

"As Americans set health-related New Year's resolutions, it's imperative to have a clear understanding that weight loss does not always equal good health," said Hiroshi Ogawa, category manager for weight management at Omron Healthcare. "Increasing physical...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2005-01-24)

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