Quiz: What’s your nutrition score?
Take this quiz to find out how your nutrition stacks up and get personalised tips to boost your well-being.
1.How often do you experience digestive discomfort?
a) Rarely, if ever
b) Occasionally, but it's manageable
c) Frequently, it's a bit of a problem
d) Almost always, it's a major issue
2. Do you struggle with maintaining a healthy weight?
a) No, I have it under control
b) Sometimes, but I manage
c) Yes, it's a challenge, what used to work for me no longer does
d) Always, I can't seem to get it right
3. How would you rate your energy levels throughout the day?
a) Consistently high
b) Generally good, with some dips, especially in the afternoon
c) Up and down, quite variable
d) Low, I feel tired often, sometimes I even wake up tired
4. Have you been diagnosed with or are concerned about high cholesterol?
a) No, my cholesterol levels are fine
b) I'm not sure, I haven't checked
c) Yes, but it's under control with medication from the GP
d) Yes, and it's a concern because I don’t know what I am meant to be eating
5. Do you often feel bloated after meals?
a) Rarely, if ever
b) Occasionally, but it's manageable
c) Frequently, it's a bit of a problem
d) Almost always, it's a major issue, my stomach becomes so bloated and it is quite painful and very embarassing.
6. How would you describe your sleep quality?
a) Excellent, I sleep like a baby every night
b) Good, but with occasional disturbances, I often need the loo and then can’t get back to sleep
c) Fair, I have some trouble getting off to sleeping
d) Poor, I struggle to get a good night's sleep, I have a racing heart and feel very anxious
7. Do you experience mood swings or irritability frequently?
a) Rarely, if ever
b) Occasionally, but I think it’s my hormones or I am just overly tired
c) Frequently, it's a bit of a problem, I wake up grumpy and can’t understand why
d) Almost always, it's a major issue, I think I am losing friends and my relationships by it
8. Are you concerned about your blood sugar levels?
a) No, I think my levels are fine
b) I'm not sure, I haven't checked, I try to not eat sugar
c) Yes, but I know what I am not meant to eat
d) Yes, and it's a concern, I am hungry all of the time, I am always thinking about the next food I can eat, I get really tired a lot too
9. Do you get exhausted after exercise and sometimes need a nap?
a) No, I feel energised
b) Yes but I drive through with caffeine
c) Sometimes, but it’s manageable, I may have a power doze for 10 minutes in the afternoon
d) Yes but I’d rather feel exhausted than have not done the workout
10. How would you describe your relationship with food?
a) I eat what I want, when I want, and feel happy with my choices.
b) I love food but am mindful of everything I eat.
c) I'm not sure; I often feel guilty about the foods I choose.
d) I worry that I have no control over my eating habits.
11. What are the dominant colours on your plate?
a) Mostly beige and white
b) Beige, brown with some gree
c) Sometimes it’s all greens, reds and whites other times it is mostly orange
d) My plate is like a rainbow
Results
Mostly D’s: Nutrition Novice
Your nutritional journey is just beginning, and that's perfectly okay! Think of food as fuel, make choices based on the quality of the fuel. I believe in starting with small, manageable changes for long lasting habits. My recommendation is to focus on incorporating more whole foods into your diet and staying hydrated. Remember, every step you take towards better nutrition is a step towards a healthier you. Consider booking a free discovery call to get personalised advice tailored to your needs and the outline of an approach to improve your nutritional status.
Mostly C’s: Health Enthusiast
Your nutrition knowledge is solid, and you're making great strides! I see that you're committed to your health, and my advice is to continue exploring diverse, nutrient-rich foods. Keep an eye on portion sizes and try to balance your meals. You're on the right track, and with a bit more fine-tuning, you'll reach your goals. Consider booking in for more structured guidance that is unique to you and your response to foods, maybe you have an underlying issue with your thyroid or a food intolerance. Book an initial package and I will analyse your 3 day diet to see what your true nutritional status is, so that you can address it with a few tweeks and changes to improve your balance.
Mostly B’s: Wellness Guru
Your dedication to nutrition is impressive! I can tell that you prioritise your health and make informed choices. To elevate your nutrition game, focus on optimising your macronutrient balance and consider functional testing to address any specific health concerns like gut health, food intolerances or hormonal imbalances. Once you have the evidence you can make huge improvements to your health. You're doing fantastic, and with a few tweaks, you'll be unstoppable. Explore my Gut Health Strategy for targeted support with plenty of targetted recipes and food swap ideas.
Modtly A’s: Optimal Health
Your nutritional knowledge and habits are exemplary! I admire your commitment to maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. To keep pushing the envelope, consider advanced strategies like nutrigenomics to tailor your nutrition even more precisely to your genetic makeup. When you're at the top of your game, and the sky's the limit. Call me to discuss how my holistic wellness approach can support your continued success with a course in fermented foods or a Nutritics detailed analysis of your weekly food intake to finely tune it for getting the most from your nutrition or consider a nutrigenomics test to see how you could support your own personal genes to get the most out of training, fertility, cognitive function or nutrient methylation.