Do you have a healthy relationship with food?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When it comes to food, I have certain rules I follow.
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- A.
  Yes, I have many rules.
- B.
  Sometimes, I like to follow a few food rules.
- C.
  No, I don't have any rules around food.
2.
I label food as “good” and “bad.”
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- A.
  Yes, I believe all foods fall into a good or bad food category.
- B.
  Sometimes I put foods into good and bad categories.
- C.
  No, I think food is just food and all foods fit. There should be no moral value placed on food.
3.
When it comes to certain foods, I do not eat them to avoid anxiety or I get really anxious if I have to eat them.
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- A.
  Yes, certain foods produce a lot of fear and anxiety for me and therefore, I avoid them at all costs if I can.
- B.
  Sometimes I feel guilty eating certain foods while other times I don’t think about it much. I avoid certain foods if I can.
- C.
  No, I don’t feel any fear, guilt, or anxiety around food.
4.
I tend to avoid social events where I know there will be a lot of food present.
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- A.
  Yes, I feel out of control at social events and try and avoid them.
- B.
  I don’t avoid them but I do worry that I won’t be able to control myself around the food or I will “mess up” my diet.
- C.
  No, I love celebrating and being social around food.
5.
I feel as though I can not control myself around food.
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  Yes, I feel out of control with food.
- B.
  Sometimes I feel out of control around food.
- C.
  No, I don’t feel I need control around food.
6.
Food used to bring me joy, and now it takes joy away.
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- A.
  Yes, when it comes to eating, it is unenjoyable. I feel trapped.
- B.
  Sometimes the rules I do have make me feel a little trapped.
- C.
  No, food brings me joy most of the time.
7.
I like to eat clean and I don’t allow myself to eat “unclean” foods.
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- A.
  Everything I eat needs to be “clean.”
- B.
  I like to eat “clean” but I don’t always force myself to eat this way.
- C.
  To me, "clean" eating means washing your fruits and veggies before consumption.
8.
I follow a diet that requires me to restrict food, calories, or food groups.
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- A.
  Yes, I am always on a diet.
- B.
  Occasionally I try out a diet.
- C.
  No, I don’t follow a diet.
9.
I fear a certain food group (carbohydrates, fats, etc.)
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- A.
  Some food groups are off limits.
- B.
  I limit certain food groups but don’t cut them out all together.
- C.
  I enjoy all food groups without guilt.
10.
I feel like a failure when I eat in a way in which I think I shouldn’t.
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- A.
  I often feel like a failure when I eat in a way I think I shouldn’t.
- B.
  I do feel like I failed or messed up sometimes but I don't think I am a failure.
- C.
  I never feel like I failed when it comes to food choices.
11.
I base my food decisions off of my weight, the way I exercise, my body image, and how I feel I ate that day.
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  Always
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Never
12.
When it comes to listening to my body...
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  I am out of tune with my hunger and fullness cues, what my body needs, and/or don’t know how to listen to my body.
- B.
  I know how to listen to my body for the most part but sometimes I ignore what it tells me.
- C.
  I am in tune with my body. I know how to listen to it.
13.
When I am hungry and believe I already ate too much or am over my calorie limit for the day/meal, I do not eat and ignore my hunger.
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  Always
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Never
14.
I compensate for certain foods or certain amounts of food that I eat with behaviors such as exercise, restriction, body bashing, and negative self-talk.
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  Yes, I compensate with most of these.
- B.
  Sometimes I compensate with some of these behaviors.
- C.
  Never.
15.
When it comes to cravings…
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  I ignore cravings and do not satisfy them, believing cravings are bad.
- B.
  Sometimes I feel it is okay to honor my cravings, while other times I don't.
- C.
  When I have cravings, I honor them.
16.
I use food to help me cope with emotions whether it is through restriction, binging, eating past fullness, abiding by rules, etc.
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  Always
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Never

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You have a VERY healthy relationship with food!
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Wohoo! Based on your test results, you have a VERY healthy relationship with food. Keep it up! This is not very normal in today's society. Keep doing what you are doing! (This quiz is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.)
2.
You have a pretty good relationship with food but there may be some room for improvement.
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Based on your answers, you have a pretty good relationship with food. There may be a few things to work on here and there...maybe some possible food rules you picked up along the way from our diet culture, but for the most part, it seems like you eat according to what makes both your body and mind feel good. (This quiz is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.)
3.
You may have some work to do to get to a healthy relationship with food .
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This result means that you fall into the category where you can possibly have a relationship with food that needs attention. If you fall into this category, you may have some disordered tendencies ranging from slightly irritating and bothersome to bordering on harmful, putting you at possible risk for an eating disorder. (This quiz is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.)
4.
Your relationship with food can use some immediate attention.
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You have some disordered eating tendencies/habits and would benefit from working on your relationship with food ASAP. Have you considered seeking some assistance to create a relationship with food that would bring you both freedom and joy in your health? (This quiz is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.)
5.
You have an unhealthy relationship with food.
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You have an unhealthy relationship with food. If you received this score, I would highly recommend you seek help form a professional, preferably a non-diet, intuitive eating, HAES registered dietitian as soon as you can. (This quiz is not intended to diagnose or treat any health condition, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.)