health 7 health statistics that will shock you Real Buzz May 10, 2012 SMS Leave a comment From your BMI to your heart rate, healthy living often revolves around numbers. However, here are 7 surprising health statistics you may be unaware of. shock_stats1One in 10 parents think cola counts as fruitAccording to a survey of family eating habits by food company Green Giant, one in 10 parents in Britain believe that drinking cola counts toward shock_stats2 shock_stats348 per cent of women want cosmetic surgeryResearch findings published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggest that body satisfaction and confidence for women shock_stats4One third of all cancers are preventableCancer is the biggest premature killer, accounting for 40 per cent of premature deaths. shock_stats5Smokers lose one third of their everyday memoryWhile there are many shocking statistics related to smoking (such as that approximately every 6 seconds, someone dies due to tobacco) perhaps shock_stats6Only six per cent of Americans exercise for 30 minutes a dayThe general recommendation for good health and fitness for adults is to get a minimum of 30 minutes daily exercise. shock_stats7You could unknowingly eat 46 teaspoons of sugar a dayYou may not think that your diet is too high in sugar, but even if you steer clear of desserts and chocolate, you could still be eating This post was originally published here and is republished with full permission. Tags: Real Buzz May 10, 2012 SMS Leave a comment Listen Now 00:00 Winged Eyeliner & The Age Of Intolerance Mamamia Out Loud