In this chapter, you will be learning about nutrition. Before you begin reading the chapter, take the following quiz to assess your current nutrition habits.

Healthy Choices

1. Do you eat a nutritious breakfast every morning?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you rarely drink soda or sugar-sweetened drinks?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Do you eat multiple servings of fruits and vegetables every day?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you rarely, if ever, have feelings of guilt or anxiety when you think about eating certain foods or certain amounts of foods?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you get enough protein in your diet?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you try to limit added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium in your diet?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Do you drink 8½ to 11½ cups of water per day?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you practice healthy, lifelong eating and physical activity habits?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Do you stay away from fad diets as quick-fix weight-loss strategies?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Are you able to identify distorted body image ideals portrayed in the media?

    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Do you know about eating disorders and how to prevent them?

    1. Yes
    2. No
12. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
13. Total Yes:
    
    
14. Total No: 
    
    
15. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more healthy nutrition habits you exhibit. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you make these healthy habits part of your daily life? Think about how implementing these ideas can help improve your overall health.