By Hollie Harris
RECENT results from the Nestle Choose Wellness Quiz show the average Australian finds time to relax, exercise regularly, is optimistic and satisfied with life, but when you delve into the differences between the average man and woman, it’s a very different story.
The results from the quiz, taken over 70,000 times in the last two years, has found that women are worrying more than their male counterparts and feel more lethargic.
While it found that men drink more alcohol and are eating less fruit and vegetables, both feel their diet has room for improvement (68 per cent female versus 60 per cent male).
Head of Market Wellness, Katrina Koutoulas, said we could be healthier and happier by making even small changes.
“Happiness and healthiness is the result of a variety of lifestyle factors including nutrition, exercise, social interactions and our ability to manage stress,” Ms Koutoulas said.
When it comes to some areas of health, the results show men appear to know what they’re doing; 63 per cent of men feel strong (versus 59 per cent of women), 59 per cent of men exercise four or more times per week (versus 54 per cent of women) and the average Australian woman is worrying more than the average male at 63 per cent versus 47 per cent of men.
However, the news is not all bad for women. She is more joyful (80 per cent versus 74 per cent) and has more close friends that she can talk to (80 per cent versus 75 per cent).
“Small things, whether it be smiling more, getting up from the desk at work or just being more mindful of people, can transform a person’s attitude towards their well-being. This, in turn, promotes a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle,” Ms Koutoulas said.
