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Food Relationship Quiz

This survey is designed to help you reflect on your relationship with food. "Normal" eating is flexible. It varies in response to emotions, daily activities, hunger and proximity to food.

When you have completed the quiz you will be given a score to help you interpret your answers. Reviewing individual answers could help you to re-evaluate your relationship with food. By focusing on the specific questions you can help to shape your future relationship to food and take steps to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

    Questions:

  1. Can you eat when you are hungry and quit when you are satisfied?
  2. Do you stop eating because you think you should (as opposed to because your body is satisfied)?
  3. Do you feel that your food selections are a combination of "healthy foods" and "pleasurable foods"?
  4. Do you make food choices based on foods you enjoy?
  5. Do you become physically uncomfortable (such as weak, tired, dizzy, a headache) when you under-eat or diet?
  6. Do you have to eat in a certain pattern -- always three meals a day or always at a certain time of the day?
  7. Do you trust that if you eat when you are hungry and stop when you are satisfied you will not get fat?
  8. Do you feel guilty when you eat to the point that you are stuffed and uncomfortable?
  9. Can you balance the time you give to thoughts about food, weight and dieting with other important aspects of your life, such as relationships, work and self-development?
  10. Can you leave some biscuits on the plate because you know you can have some again tomorrow?
  11. Do you watch what other people eat and use that to determine what or how much you will eat?
  12. Do you usually pick foods based on their calorie content?

Interpreting your score

Scores between 0 and 3

Well done you have a balanced attitude towards food and dieting. Rather than obsessing about calories you are focused on eating nutritious foods and maintaining a healthy body. If you would like inspiration on delicious, nutritious and easy to prepare recipes that you can enjoy as part of a personalised meal plan.

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Scores between 4 and 8

Your eating pattern is very rigid and focused on what you think you are expected to eat rather than what you want to eat. Healthy foods can be inspiring and delicious; you can have fun with your food choices and eating pattern. Experiment with new foods, enjoy dining out and don�t obsess about your calorie intake. For advice on how you can spice up your diet without gaining pounds join a personalised meal.

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Scores between 9 and 12

Obsession with calories and eating habits can actually progress into a full blown eating disorder so it is important that you address your food issues now. Have a chat with your GP or a friend you trust about your feelings towards food and your body image.

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