Test

Is Your Diet Really Balanced?

FAT

Which do you usually eat? 
    Butter    3
    Margarine    2
    Nothing    0 Which do you usually use for cooking?
    Meat fat, butter, margarine  3
    Vegetable oil   2
    Corn, sunflower, olive oil  1
How many times a week do you eat chips?
    Five or more   3
    Two to four   2
    Once    1
    Occasionally/never   0
How often do you eat cream or ice-cream?
    Every day    3
    Several times a week   2
    About once a week   1
    Less than once a week/never  0
Which type of milk do you drink?
    Full fat    3
    Semi-skimmed   1
    Skimmed/none   0
What type of cheese do you eat most of?
    High-fat (Cheddar, Stilton)  4
    Medium-fat (Camembert, Edam, Brie) 3
    Low-fat (cottage)   2
    Variety    3

How many times a week do you eat high or medium-fat cheese?
    Five or more   3
    Three to five   2
    Once or twice a week  1
    Occasionally/never   0
How many times a week do you eat chocolate?
    Six or more   3
    Three to five   2
    Once or twice   1
    Occasionally/never   0

How often do you eat meat?
    Twice a day   4
    Once a day   2
    Most days   1
    Never    0
How many times a week do you eat sausages/meat pies/burgers?
    Six or more   3
    Three to five   2
    Once or twice   1
    Occasionally/never   0

If you have a choice of how to cook meat, how do you cook it?
    Fry    3
    Grill with added oil   2
    Grill without adding oil         1
How many times a week do you eat cake, biscuits, or desserts?
    Six or more   3
    Three to five   2
    Once or twice   1
    Occasionally/never   0

FIBRE

What kind of bread do you eat?
    Wholemeal   3
    White    1
    Mixture    2
How many slices of bread do you eat a day?
    Six or more   4
    Three to five   3
    One or two   1
    None    0

How many times a week do you eat cereal?
    Six or more   4
    Three to five   3
    Once or twice   2
    Occasionally/never   0
How many times a week do you eat rice or pasta?
    Six or more   4
    Three to five   3
    Once or twice   2
    Occasionally/never   0

How many times a week do you eat boiled, mashed or jacket potatoes?
    Six or more   5
    Three to five   3
    Once or twice   2
    Occasionally/never   0

TOTAL

If your fat total was less than your fibre total, well done.
If your fat total was approximately the as your fibre total, try to cut down on fat.
If your fat total was greater than your fibre total, you need to make changes in your diet.