Iowans are improving in some aspects of living a healthier lifestyle but worsening in others, according to a new Progress Tracker released today by the Healthiest State Initiative. The online dashboard follows four key indicators — Obesity, Eat Well, Move More, and Feel Better — using survey data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as two national index rankings to determine how Iowans’ overall health has changed in recent years. According to the dashboard, Iowa is improving in the measurements of fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity levels, cigarette use and volunteerism. However, it’s worsening in the areas of adult obesity, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and mental resiliency. “We know the definition of ‘health’ is broad and there are many measurements out there, so we wanted to condense all of that data into one simple dashboard for Iowans to use,” said Jami Haberl, executive director of the Healthiest State Initiative. “This new tool makes it easy for Iowans to see where we have improved and where there is still work to be done.” A number of resources are available on the Healthiest State Initiative website to help Iowans improve their physical, social and emotional well-being.