Becoming aware of how to live a healthy life is one thing. Following through on what we know is another thing entirely.

A recent 2007 Food & Health Survey of 1,000 Americans, led by the International Food Information Council, revealed a serious disconnect between what we know about diet and what we actually do about it.

Ninety percent of those surveyed agreed that breakfast is an important part of a healthful diet. But only 49 percent said they actually eat breakfast every day. Eighty-four percent reported being physically active for health reasons at least one time per week, but 44 percent said they don't balance physical activity and diet to manage their weight. Sixty percent of survey participants who said they were trying to lose weight reported making an effort to cut calories. Yet only 11 percent knew the number of calories they should consume each day.

What do you know that you aren't capitalizing on? Do you know smoking is bad for your health but continue to puff away? Do you wish to lose weight but snack on fat-filled foods more often than not? How about exercise? Are you in the game? Or do you find yourself sitting on the sidelines?

If you find yourself disconnected from what you know and what you do, now is the time to jump on board and turn your knowledge into action. Make your good intentions a reality -- starting today.