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Nutrition

Rate your decision-making skills. Read each statement below. Decide whether or not it describes how you make decisions. Select always, sometimes, or never for each item. Select always only for items you practice regularly. After completing the inventory, click on the How Did I Rate? button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.

      
  1.I drink at least 8 cups of water every day.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  2.I make sure to eat breakfast every morning.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  3.I try to maintain a weight that is healthy for me.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  4.I choose healthy foods for snacks between meals, and I don’t snack too close to mealtimes.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  5.To keep my digestive system healthy, I eat foods that contain fiber, such as whole-grain breads or cereals, carrots, celery, and apples.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  6.To cut down on saturated fats and cholesterol, I avoid fried foods and foods containing animal fat, such as butter.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  7.I am willing to try a variety of new foods.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  8.I eat different color fruits and vegetables.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  9.I follow the suggestions of my personal food pyramid.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  10.I eat a variety of bread, cereal, rice, and pasta to provide my body with a source of energy.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  11.I look at the nutrition facts on packaged food labels for serving size and the nutrient content.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no        
      
  12.I avoid thick gravies, sauces, and dressings.  
       a  yes      b  sometimes      c  no