Physical activity levels were determined by assessing Three Rivers District Health Departments' amount of vigorous exercise and general physical activity. Three Rivers District Health Department has an overall physical activity score of 60. Participants were also assessed on their readiness to change their physical activity levels.
Regular physical activity has been a lifestyle habit proven to improve overall health and well-being while decreasing risk for several illnesses and diseases. The graph below shows Three Rivers District Health Department participants regular exercise activity (by the number of days a week) they exercised for at least 20 minutes.
Body Mass Index
The average Body Mass Index for Three Rivers District Health Department is 28.2 for women and 28.4 for men. This is over the desired range for females and over the desired range for males. Body Mass index is used to determine a person's body mass based on height and weight. Generally, the lower the body mass index, the less likely a person is to suffer from the diseases associated with excess weight, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
