With this quick 10-minute test, you can find out right away whether you're really eating healthily.
1. How many days a week do you exercise? (at least 30 minutes of continuous exercise)
a) Almost never
b) 1–2 days a week
c) 3–4 days a week
d) More than 5 days a week
2. How often do you sleep well and wake up rested?
a) Rarely
b) Sometimes
c) Mostly
d) Always
3. How often do you have a bowel movement?
a) Once a week
b) Once every 4 days
c) Once every 2 days
d) Every day
4. How often do you eat fried food?
a) At least once a day
b) A few times a week
c) Once every 2 weeks
d) Rarely
5. How often do you eat fats in their pure form? (not fried, roasted, cooked or heated)
a) Never
b) Once a week
c) Every day
d) I always take care that the fats I eat are never exposed to heat
6. How many servings of vegetables do you eat a day? (1 serving: 100 g)
a) I don't eat vegetables
b) 1 serving on 1–2 days a week
c) 1 serving a day
d) 3–5 servings a day
7. How many servings of fruit do you eat a day? (1 serving: 100 g)
a) I don't eat fruit
b) 1 serving on 1–2 days a week
c) 1 serving a day
d) 2–4 servings a day
Score yourself
Give 0 points for each “a,” 1 point for each “b,” 2 points for each “c,” and 3 points for each “d,” then add up your total.
0–7 points: You urgently need to pay attention to your eating — otherwise you may be putting your health at risk. Remember, the better you nourish your body, the more your quality of life will rise.
8–14 points: You take average care of your health — but you need a little more! You have some healthy habits in place. With a bit more dedication, you can raise your energy and make your life healthier.
15–21 points: Congratulations! You're in a very good place when it comes to healthy living. We hope you keep these habits up for life and enjoy a high quality of life!