Your Health Checklist
Read each statement below and respond by selecting
always
,
sometimes
, or
never
for each item. Select
always
only for items you practice regularly or are sure about. 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 eat a variety of foods that provide nutrients my body needs.
a always
b sometimes
c never
2.
I do not substitute nutrient supplements, such as vitamin pills, for a sensible eating style.
a always
b sometimes
c never
3.
I know how to read nutrition labels and use that information while shopping.
a always
b sometimes
c never
4.
I eat the recommended servings from the five food groups from the Food Guide Pyramid.
a always
b sometimes
c never
5.
I make an effort to trade off my intake of fried foods and other foods I think might be high in fat with lower-fat foods.
a always
b sometimes
c never
6.
I eat at least three nutritionally balanced meals each day, beginning with breakfast.
a always
b sometimes
c never
7.
I choose nutritious snacks.
a always
b sometimes
c never
8.
When I compete in athletics, I follow a balanced eating plan with a variety of foods.
a always
b sometimes
c never
9.
I maintain a weight that is right for someone my height and frame.
a always
b sometimes
c never
10.
I would not fast or go on a quick weight-loss or weight-gain diet.
a always
b sometimes
c never
