Kansas Health Institute | Information For Policy Makers. Health for Kansans.

Sound nutritional choices are essential to good health and avoiding unnecessary weight gain. However, many Americans overlook recommended dietary guidelines, favoring foods with less nutritional benefit. While busy lifestyles and modern environments often encourage excessive calorie intake and unhealthy food choices, many individuals put themselves at risk for developing future health consequences associated with weight gain and obesity.

This study looks at how closely Kansans followed national recommended dietary guidelines and analyzes the factors that contribute to their nutritional choices.