# Health Graphing Charts and infographics on food and weight issues wake up unhealthy consumers. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 28, 2012, updated Jun 30, 2012 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/health-graphing ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Health Graphing trend? **Health Graphing:** Although the direction in recent years has been toward healthier eating, many consumers -- and their children -- have continued their junkfood-ridden, zero-exercise lifestyles, leading some graphic artists to create arresting and visual charts and diagrams outlining the health issues faced by today's consumers. Ranging from food infographics to weight-tracking charts and more, these visual representations offer a way to wake up and grab the attention of people who have ignored the issue in the past. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 25 to Jun 2, 2012 - Published: Jun 28, 2012 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Health Graphing trend ### Health Infographics Visual representations are being used to grab the attention of people who have ignored issues in the past. ### Harmful Eating Habits Infographics Infographics are being created to show the dangers of new eating habits acquired through fast-paced lifestyles. ### Food and Diet Health Breakdown Infographics Comprehensive infographics are being used to provide new perspectives on food and diet health trends. ## What the Health Graphing trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry can use these trends to provide innovative strategies to prevent health issues and promote healthy living. ### For Food and Beverage Industry The food and beverage industry can use these trends to capitalize on the growing demand for healthier options and food transparency. ### For Graphic Design Industry The graphic design industry can use these trends to create impactful visuals that communicate complex health information in a simple and understandable manner. ## Trend signals for Health Graphing Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Health Graphing trend 10 featured examples from Feb 25 to Jun 2, 2012. - [Death Odds Charts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chances-of-dying-infographic): The Chances of Dying Infographic Tells You What to Avoid (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Insurance companies can use the chances of dying infographic to adjust rates and policies based on risk factors. - [Healthy Diet Infographics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-nutrition-evolution): America's Nutrition Evolution is a Graph About Food Choices (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating innovative food and beverage products that are both nutritious and appealing to consumers. - [Weight-Tracking Graphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obesity-infograph): This Obesity Infograph is Alarming (Category: Social Good) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing health data and technology to create impactful preventative programs, promote healthy habits, and improve overall wellness. - [Secret Healthy Living Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-longer-life-infographic): The 'Scenic Route to a Longer Life' Infographic Discusses Longevity (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Innovations in unconventional and data-driven health solutions. - [Red Meat Health Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-101-infographic): The Beef 101 Infographic Breaks Down Buying from the Butcher (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The agriculture industry can capitalize on consumer demands for healthier and sustainably-produced beef products. - [Carboholic Info Charts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-carbs-vs-bad-carbs-infograph): The Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Infographic Breaks it Down (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities to create and market new, healthy carb options focusing on the glycemic index and whole food ingredients. - [Expanding Waistline Costs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obesity-in-the-workplace): This Infograph Charts the High Price of Obesity in the Workplace (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop cutting-edge medical treatments, therapies, and interventions for obesity-related health issues. - [Pesticide Produce Charts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-dozen-infographic): The Dirty Dozen Infographic Lists Top Foods with Toxic Chemicals (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities for developing new and innovative technologies that reduce the use of pesticides in farming. - [Calorie-Measuring Graphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-spending-habits): The Skinny on Dining Out Shows the Cost of Eating (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants have an opportunity to offer cost-effective, health-conscious options on their menus and provide customers with nutritional information for informed decision-making. - [Over-Grubbing Graphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacks-in-america): 'Snacks in America' Apparently Need to be Controlled (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The food and beverage industry can innovate with healthier snack options that can break into the snacks market. ## Recent trend clusters - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - 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