Do you take some energetic exercise for at least 20 minutes three times a week?
YES = +40
NO = –10
2.
Do you usually take the lift (elevator) rather than walk up two floors?
YES =
–10
NO = +10
3.
Have you walked at least one and a half kilometres at any time in
the last week?
YES = +10
NO = –10
4.
Do you usually fry rather than grill food?
YES =
–20
NO = +20
5.
Do you try not to eat too much sugary, salty or fatty food?
YES = +20
NO = –20
6.
Do you eat a piece of fresh fruit every day?
YES = +20
NO = –20
7.
a.
Do you usually
drink more than 10 cups of coffee a day?
YES =
–20
NO = 0
b.
If NO, is it 3 to 5 cups?
YES =
–10
NO = 0
8.
What sort of smoker are you? (Tick one box only)
a.
Never smoked
+40
b.
Ex-smoker
+10
c.
1 to 10 a day
–10
d.
11 to 20 a day
–20
e.
21 to 40 a day
–30
f.
More than 40 a day
–40
9.
Do you often fall asleep while watching TV?
YES =
–10
NO = 0
10.
Do you usually wake up looking forward to the day?
YES = +20
NO =
–20
Do your points add up to a plus (more healthy) or minus (less healthy) score
overall?
To find out how healthy and fit you are, give yourself marks in
this way:
If you scored +100 or more, you are already taking most of the right steps for
health and fitness. Well done, and keep up the good work!
If you scored -100 or worse, you seriously need to change your lifestyle. Start
today!
If you scored between +100 and -100, have you thought about how you could
improve the way you look after yourself? Perhaps more exercise? A more careful
diet?
