A person's lifestyle often correlates with their income, but new research by nutritionist Patrick Mullie reveals that education level is the true determinant of healthy eating and living habits.
Individuals in higher socio-economic positions consume more balanced diets, smoke less, and exercise more regularly. In contrast, those from lower social classes tend to eat more saturated fats and drink more beer.
While lifestyle is typically linked to income, highly educated people—even those with lower earnings—eat healthier than their less-educated counterparts. This finding comes from a survey of 5,000 professional soldiers.
Despite the high cost of tobacco products, smoking remains more prevalent in lower social classes. Soldiers from these groups also experienced overweight more frequently†
