Quiz To See if Eating Healthy?

4 November 2016

Quiz To See if Eating Healthy?

We at Incontinence UK try to eat healthy and recommend so should you as it can help with your digestion and incontinence. The Healthy Eating Quiz is a general guide designed to help you rate how healthy your eating habits are. It will help to identify areas in which you are already eating a wide variety of foods and areas where you may be able to improve.   A healthy balanced diet is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing. Result explanations are given at the end. You can do the quiz more than once. Come back and visit the quiz in a few weeks after you have tried the tips and see if your numbers improve. Quiz Questions 1. If you put too much food on your plate, you're more likely to... A)    Put your fork down when you feel satisfied, even if there's still food on the plate. B)    Put your fork down when you feel full. C)    Keep eating even after you feel full. 2. You're out to dinner with friends and really want a piece of cheesecake for dessert. You... A)    Get the cheesecake. It's okay to indulge once in a while. B)    Only get the cheesecake if someone will split it, or if everyone else is getting dessert. C)    Don't get the cheesecake, but think about it all night. 3. Your best friend tells you all about a new diet that's supposed to make you lose weight quickly. You think... A)    "I don't need a restrictive diet. I feel healthy eating the foods I like. " B)    "I've tried those diets in the past, and they never work. Better stick to clean, healthy foods." C)    "I've got to try this!" 4. On a typical day, you think about food... A)    When you're hungry. B)    When you're hungry or stressed. C)    All the time. 5. You've heard about a new "superfood" that's supposed to be ridiculously good for you. You gave it a try, but don't like it. You... A)    Will give it more than one chance, but won't force yourself to eat it. B)    Will never eat it again. C)    Eat it at least once a week—and hate every moment of it. 6. All your friends are using calorie counter apps on their phones. They say you should try it, too. You think... A)    "No, thanks. My body is better than any app at telling me when it's had enough food." B)    "Maybe. I can't always tell if I'm full—a calorie counter might be able to help me determine when to stop." C)    "Yes! I can't trust myself to eat only what my body needs." 7. It's a super-busy day at work, and you don't have time to grab breakfast. Your only option is the bagels someone left in the break room. You... A)    Grab a bagel—you're hungry and it's better than skipping breakfast. B)    Get the bagel, but eat only half even though you're still hungry. C)    Skip breakfast. No way are you going to eat a bagel. Answers Mostly A,s: You and food are best buds - in a good way. Here's the thing: No one has a perfect relationship with food. Chances are, you sometimes stress eat or overindulge. But if you eat mostly clean, healthy foods; are able to listen to your body and what it needs; and don't feel guilty when you have a treat, then congratulations: You have a healthy relationship with food. People in this camp generally practice "relaxed eating," according to Kronberg. That means you don't freak out when you eat a bag of chocolate covered almonds for breakfast because you're stuck somewhere that offers only a vending machine. It also means you don't obsess about food or your weight. (Note: There's a difference between being concerned about your weight and/or trying to eat and exercise to get to a healthier weight versus obsessing about weight.) Mostly B,s: You and food have a love/hate relationship. Most people fall into this middle ground: Food isn't your whole life, but you definitely make a good number of dietary decisions based on 1) what other people will think about what you're eating and 2) whether eating certain foods or not eating them will cause you to gain weight or help you lose it. Food isn't always on your mind, and it doesn't get in the way of your quality of life, but it'd be lying to say you don't feel guilty whenever you eat too much or eat something you believe to be unhealthy, like a cupcake. Mostly C,s: You and food are mortal enemies. You think about food almost ALL the time. And those thoughts—which include what or when you'll eat next, how healthy your diet is, whether or not the food you eat will help you lose weight, and/or whether you've been "bad" for eating too much or a treat—interrupt your daily life; prevent you from enjoying food, meals, or social situations; and are possibly interfering with your health. If you fall into this group, you may need to get help. Disordered eating can take many forms, not just the anorexia and bulimia that most people are familiar with. Visit Beat – the UK leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders for more information or consider seeing a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other trained specialist for help. Best Wishes Incontinence UK Team www.incontinenceuk.co.uk