GUT CHECK QUIZ FOR KIDS 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  My child is in good health overall.

  • A.
    Yes, my child is generally healthy, and we hardly ever go to the doctor.
  • B.
    Sometimes, my child has some minor issues now and then.
  • C.
    No, my child gets sick often or struggles with ongoing health issues.
• 2.
  When my child gets sick, they recover quickly and completely.

  • A.
    Yes, they bounce back quickly and recover fully.
  • B.
    Sometimes, recovery takes longer than I’d expect.
  • C.
    No, my child often takes a long time to recover or seems to get sick again soon after.
• 3.
  My child is happy most of the time.

  • A.
    Yes, my child is generally happy and content.
  • B.
    Sometimes — their mood is up and down.
  • C.
    No, my child often seems unhappy, stressed, or upset.
• 4.
  It is easy for my child to manage stress and big emotions.

  • A.
    Yes, my child usually handles stress and emotions well.
  • B.
    Sometimes — it depends on the situation.
  • C.
    No, my child often struggles with stress or big emotions.
• 5.
  My child’s digestion is good — no frequent tummy aches, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, or bloating.

  • A.
    Yes, their digestion is regular, and they rarely have tummy troubles.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they have occasional issues like tummy aches or constipation.
  • C.
    No, they often struggle with digestive discomfort or irregularity.
• 6.
  My child’s stools are regular, easy to pass, and well-formed.

  • A.
    Yes, their stools are regular and easy to pass.
  • B.
    Sometimes — their stools are irregular or vary in consistency.
  • C.
    No, they often have hard, loose, or difficult-to-pass stools.
• 7.
  Our family enjoys home-cooked meals most of the time.

  • A.
    Yes, we mostly eat home-cooked meals made with fresh ingredients.
  • B.
    Sometimes — we balance home-cooked meals with takeout or convenience foods.
  • C.
    No, we rely mostly on takeout, packaged, or processed foods.
• 8.
  My child eats 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

  • A.
    Yes, they regularly eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they eat some fruits and vegetables, but not consistently 5 a day.
  • C.
    No, they rarely eat fruits and vegetables.
• 9.
  My child eats a wide variety of colors every day.

  • A.
    Yes, they eat a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables daily.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they get some variety, but not every day.
  • C.
    No, their diet is limited and lacks colorful variety.
• 10.
    Plant-based proteins (beans, lentils, nuts, seeds) are a regular part of my child’s diet. 

  • A.
    Yes, they regularly eat beans, lentils, nuts, or seeds.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they eat them occasionally, but not often.
  • C.
    No, they rarely or never eat plant-based proteins.
• 11.
    My child eats fermented foods regularly (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, etc.). 

  • A.
    Yes, they regularly eat fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, or sauerkraut.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they eat them occasionally, but not consistently.
  • C.
    No, they rarely or never eat fermented foods.
• 12.
  My child regularly consumes sugary drinks, fast food, or junk snacks

  • A.
    No, they rarely or never consume sugary drinks, fast food, or junk snacks
  • B.
    Sometimes — I let them have these foods occasionally, but not often.
  • C.
    Yes, I wish I could change it, but they regularly have sugary drinks, fast food, or junk snacks.
• 13.
  My child eats processed foods with artificial colors, preservatives, or additives.

  • A.
    No, I avoid those foods and check labels to keep them out of our diet.
  • B.
    Sometimes — we try, but it feels like we’re bombarded with these foods and they sneak in.
  • C.
    Yes, they eat them often — I wish I knew more about what’s in the labels and how to avoid them.
• 14.
    My child has taken antibiotics in the last year without gut support afterward. 

  • A.
    No, they haven’t taken antibiotics this past year, or we supported their gut afterward.
  • B.
    Sometimes — they’ve needed antibiotics, and we did a little gut support but not consistently
  • C.
    Yes, they’ve taken antibiotics in the last year, and we didn’t know to follow up with gut support
• 15.
  My child drinks the right amount of water for their age.

  • A.
    Yes, they drink water throughout the day and stay well-hydrated.
  • B.
    Sometimes — I remind them, but they’d usually rather have juice or forget to drink.
  • C.
    No, they rarely drink enough water and I worry they’re not getting what they need.
• 16.
  My child falls asleep easily and wakes feeling refreshed.

  • A.
    Yes, bedtime is smooth and they usually wake up well-rested.
  • B.
    Sometimes — it depends on the night; sleep isn’t always consistent.
  • C.
    No, they have trouble falling asleep or often wake up tired.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Strong Gut Resilience

  Your child’s gut is working hard to support their brain, immune system, and overall health — and it shows! Regular digestion, good energy, and a balanced mood are all signs of a resilient gut. You’re already giving your child a solid foundation, and these healthy habits will pay off long term.Next Steps:Keep building variety — aim for even more colorful fruits and veggies.Add fun probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, or sauerkraut to strengthen the gut.Stay consistent with the small daily routines that are already working.Want ideas to keep your child’s gut resilience strong as they grow? I’d be happy to share strategies with you.
• 2.
  Needs Support

  Your child’s gut is doing some of the heavy lifting, but it could use a little extra help. You may notice signs like occasional tummy aches, picky eating, mood swings, or getting sick more often than you’d like. The good news? Small changes can make a big difference, and you don’t have to overhaul everything at once.Next Steps:Begin with one easy upgrade — such as adding an extra serving of veggies each day.Swap out one sugary drink or packaged snack for a whole-food option.Consider gentle gut support (like probiotics or fiber-rich foods) to strengthen digestion.If you’d like guidance on what steps will make the biggest impact for your child, I’d love to help you map out a simple plan.
• 3.
  Gut on Alert

  Your child’s gut is sending clear signals that it needs attention. Frequent tummy troubles, sleep struggles, mood challenges, or recurring illnesses may be part of the picture. These are signs the gut-brain-immune system could use focused support — but you’re not stuck. With the right steps, things can get better.Next Steps:Start with one small win, like swapping out a daily sugary snack for fruit.Focus on hydration — even adding one extra glass of water makes a difference.Keep track of symptoms so you can see patterns and progress.You don’t have to figure this out alone — I specialize in helping families turn things around with simple, natural strategies that work.