Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the United States(American Heart Association, 2002). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among levels of physical activity, health attitudes and behaviors(Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change), and specific health indicators in females attending college. A sample of 116 college females, ages 18-24 years(M=20.46) participated in this research study at a moderate-sized Midwestern university. The data were obtained through a 33-item health behavior survey (HBS) developed by the researchers. The HBS included 9 demographic questions, 10 questions related to nutrition, 5 questions which measured behavior and attitudes regarding physical activity, 4 questions which measured the readiness of change and physical activity status, and 5 questions which measured lifestyle behaviors. Height, weight, and blood pressure were collected by trained technicians. The young women in this study had, on average, normal BMIs (23.8) and 42.6% reported activity levels consistent with or greater than the CDC/ACSM guidelines. Using a Pearson's r analysis, a weak, but significant correlation occurred between BMI and cans of regular soda(r=.257, p£.001), and high calorie and fat foods(r=.220, p£.05). Using BMI and physical activity levels, this group of participants would be considered healthy and at low risk for obesity. But, when examining nutrition behaviors, this group has already developed some poor habits. Young college-aged women are at a critical time in their lives in the development of healthy physical activity and nutrition habits relative to their health across the lifespan. Because of the sometimes insidious development of major health problems, their current health status may not accurately reflect the possible long term results of negative health habits. Practitioners have many opportunities to identify and address major factors that, if unattended, may threatem the life-long health status of women. Health teaching, in the areas of physical activity and dietary habits, may be useful even in young women who appear to be healthy, are of normal weight, and are physically active. Poor dietary habits, if unattended, may eventually contribute to the development of obesity and other related illnesses. This project was funded by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Multidisciplinary Research Grant.