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Quizzes & Assessments: SparkDiet Resource Center

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Are You Ready to Change Your Lifestyle?

Quiz by Liza Barnes, Health Educator.
There are so many things you can do to improve your health, from simple changes like buying whole grain bread to more complex commitments like consistently working out. But the most crucial thing you can do is be ready to make changes. If you haven't built up the will or created a plan B, your best efforts might be in vain. Take this assessment to find out if you're ready to change in your lifestyle.

		Which statement best describes your current thoughts about eating healthy?
		The flavor of my food is more important than its nutritional value.
		I know that eating a more balanced and nutritious diet would benefit my health.
		I�ve tried to eat healthy in the past, but I'd give up after a while. This time I've got a plan though.
		Even though it takes a little more time and effort, I�ve been buying and preparing healthy foods on a regular basis.

		If you are overweight, what are your thoughts about losing weight?
		I know I need to lose weight, and I�m thinking seriously about how to do it.
		My doctor told me I should lose weight, but I really don�t think it�s a big deal.
		I�ve been working out regularly and eating better. It�s hard, but I�m confident it will help me manage my weight.
		I�ve talked to my doctor and gotten the go-ahead to exercise. I intend to start my diet and exercise plan within the next few weeks.

		Home-cooked meals...
		are more work, especially when I�m busy, but because they�re healthier, I�ve committed to cooking more often.
		are usually healthier than restaurant meals, so I�d like to start cooking more.
		are the norm for me. I pack my lunches and eat dinner at home most evenings. I eat at restaurants occasionally, and when I do, I choose the healthier options on the menu.
		mean that I bring take out home and reheat it in the microwave.

		When at the grocery store...
		I buy what�s on my list, never shop when hungry, and leave with bags full of ingredients for healthy, balanced meals.
		I look at the whole-grain bread and broccoli but haven't yet taken the plunge.
		I make decisions based solely on price or flavor.
		I know I should choose foods that are healthy, but I'm not sure which foods are good so I wind up buying the same old stuff.

		Empty calories like soda, snack foods, and dessert are:
		Delicious! I eat them often. Why?
		My diet's demise. I�ve decided to do a pantry overhaul, getting rid of all empty calories and replacing them with nutritious foods.
		An occasional (or rare) part of my diet. I have a few tricks to minimize temptation, like keeping a stash of healthy snacks at work.
		Always ending up in my stomach! I know I should avoid them, but they tempt me at every turn!

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