Take the test. What's my real age?

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What the? Where's the science? "intended to give you an approximate understanding of your health in comparison to the rest of the population" is a useless term when you take in to consideration the following points : The rest of the population as sample is too large to arrive at any meaningful conclusion or result, and any conclusion you do arrive at is more than likely guaranteed not to be specific enough. You'll just end up with generalizations.A fundamental problem with this test is the type of exercise and the intensity of the workout you might do is not taken in to consideration along with any rest days you require to recover. You are penalized for not exercising every day. Your body weight answer in this test doesn't allow for or distinguish for either bone structure or additional weight due to added muscle mass. It automatically assumes you are unfit or fat simply because you are over the designated standard regardless of your fitness level and condition. Did I blink but the question regarding the consumption of processed foods gives no credit for never eating it either? What the heck does having a pet have to do with any real significant point or result also? Having a pet is just one of many other lifestyle choices that are just as likely to have an effect on your health (one way or another)? It's just sad to see this kind of a test associated with a healthy lifestyle program that could actually do some good or benefit.
 
Not scientific at all, but I guess it's framing the information differently - like that thread about putting hours of exercise equivilant on food labels.

Surprisingly, looking at what they adjust the age on most, regular exercise, a balanced diet and not being overweight are all good for you!

They seem to put a lot of emphasis on regular (short) fasting.
 
Things like owning a pet drops your age. Of course not smoking and not drinking has a positive impact as well.

However it doesn't really ask pertinent enough questions, and on an online quiz they are not going to be able to ascertain important variables.

Still it's a bit of fun and perhaps makes people realise how bad smoking is and drinking is (in excess.)

Fasting is not a bad idea. I've started to do it every 10 days for a 36hr period, though technically you should try and do it for a minimum of 48hrs. I still keep my average of 4K cals I don't do it to lose weight, but to aid hormonal profile and lower igf1.
 
Well I'm fat, I drink, I eat junk food, I rarely excercise, and I occasionally smoke, so it makes sense that it thinks my body is 13 years more screwed than it should be... :p

Will fix it soon... Honest...
 
Fasting is not a bad idea. I've started to do it every 10 days for a 36hr period, though technically you should try and do it for a minimum of 48hrs. I still keep my average of 4K cals I don't do it to lose weight, but to aid hormonal profile and lower igf1.

I think even mild IF such as eating between 1pm and 10pm are helpful as they give you body a bit of a break from constantly burning food. I've only done it a few times but also only did the 36 hour (last food at evening meal, then a whole day off and eat the following morning).
 
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