Healthy Eating Assessment
The Healthy Eating Assessment is a tool used to evaluate an individual's diet and nutrition habits. This assessment can help identify areas for improvement and can provide guidance on how to make healthier eating choices.
3 minutes to complete
Eligibility
General eligibility to complete a Healthy Eating Assessment includes being of 18 years of age or older, and being generally healthy and free of any serious chronic illnesses.
Questions for Healthy Eating Assessment
Questions
How would you rate your overall habits of eating healthy foods?
- Poor
- Fair
- Good
- Very good
- Excellent
How many times a day did you eat fast/fried food/or packaged snacks high in fat/salt/or sugar?
- 6 or more times
- 4-5 times
- 2-3 times
- 1 time
- less than 1
How many servings (1 serving = 1/2 cup) of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruit did you eat each day?
- Less than 1
- 1 time
- 2-3 times
- 4-5 times
- 6 or more times
How many servings of fresh, canned, frozen or dried vegetables did you eat each day?
- Less than 1
- 1 time
- 2-3 times
- 4-5 times
- 6 or more times
How many regular soda, sweet tea, juice, energy/sports drinks, sweetened-coffee or other sugar sweetened beverages did you drink each day?
- 6 or more times
- 4-5 times
- 2-3 times
- 1 time
- less than 1
How many times a day did you eat regular (not low-fat) snack chips or crackers?
- 6 or more times
- 4-5 times
- 2-3 times
- 1 time
- less than 1
How many times a day did you eat sweet foods (not the low-fat kind) or desserts, like chocolate or ice cream, and other sweets?
- 6 or more times
- 4-5 times
- 2-3 times
- 1 time
- less than 1
How much margarine, butter, lard or muktuk/meat fat did you add to vegetables, bannock, potatoes,bread, corn or dried meat?
- Heaping amount
- A lot
- Some
- Very little
- None
How many times a day did you eat dairy products (milk, unsweetened yogurt, low fat cheese)?
- Less than 1
- 1 time
- 2-3 times
- 4-5 times
- 6 or more times
How many times a day did you eat meat/fish/beans?
- Less than 1
- 6 or more times
- 4-5 times
- 2-3 times
- 1 time
Assessments Similar to Healthy Eating Assessment
- Healthy Eating Habits Self-Assessment
- Healthy Eating Attitude Survey
- Healthy Eating Index
- Nutrition Assessment Questionnaire
- Healthy Eating Behavior Assessment
- Healthy Eating Perceptions Survey
Here are some FAQs and additional information
on Healthy Eating Assessment
What is healthy eating?
Healthy eating is the practice of consuming nutritious foods to maintain good health, increase energy levels and reduce the risk of disease. It involves making conscious decisions about the types of food you eat, the amount of food you consume, and the frequency of meals.
What are the benefits of healthy eating?
Eating a well-balanced diet has many benefits, including providing energy, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and aiding in weight management. Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups can also help ensure you get the essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients your body needs.
What are the food groups?
The five major food groups are: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Eating a variety of foods from each of these groups is important to ensure you get all the essential nutrients your body needs.
What foods should I avoid?
Foods high in added sugars, salt, and saturated and trans fats should be avoided or consumed in moderation. These include processed foods, candy, soda, fried foods, and foods high in saturated fat such as fatty meats.
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