Almost two-thirds of Scots will set New Year resolutions with the aim of improving their health.
A survey published on Thursday revealed 61% of Scots will set themselves a target to improve their wellbeing, with 17% pledging to improve their eating habits.
The study, carried out by Progressive Scottish Opinion, also revealed many people will aim to make more environmentally friendly travel choices in 2010.
More than a quarter plan to ditch their car for one journey a week and take public transport, walk or cycle instead.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: "The start of a new year has always been the perfect time to make changes in our lives and I am pleased to see that the people of Scotland are committed to improving their health in 2010."
While 41% of people questioned said they would not be making a resolution, Ms Sturgeon added: "There are small steps that everyone can take to improve their health - from taking the stairs instead of the lift to switching to a healthy snack at lunch - that can have a big impact."
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham welcomed the number of people planning to change the way they get about.
She said: "It's fantastic to see many Scots are planning to go greener and healthier in 2010, by walking and cycling more and using the car less."
Ms Cunningham added: "With many of us making a New Year's resolution to eat more healthily our own Scottish larder provides many of the ingredients for starting off the year with a better diet, helping both the environment and our waistlines. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and green New Year."
