Perceived Barrier

Response %

Healthful Eating

Lack of healthful food

37

Choosing not to eat healthfully

37

Lack of preferred food

34

Lack of people around them who ate healthfully

26

Lack of self-motivation

19

Cultural norms did not permit small portions

<1

Consumed both healthful and unhealthful foods

<1

Overate due to enthusiasm to try new foods

<1

Physical Activity

Choosing to spend time doing other activities

56

Lack of appropriate facilities

56

Not having enough time

41

Lack of self-motivation

25

Lack of safe area to exercise

21

Weather not conducive

19

Choosing not to be physically active

16

Lack of people with whom to exercise

14