The balanced diet

Fat

1. Which do you usually eat?

Butter

Margarine

Nothing

3

2

0

8. How many times a week do you eat chocolate?

Six or more

Three to five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

3

2

1

0

2. Which do you usually use for cooking?

Meat fat, butter, margarine

Vegetable oil

Corn, sunflower, olive oil

3

2

1

9. How often do you eat meat?

Twice a day

Once a day

Most days

Never

4

2

1

0

3. How many times a week do you eat chips?

Five or more

Two to four

Once

Occasionally/never

3

2

1

0

10. How many times a week do you eat sausages/meat pies/burgers?

Six or more

Three to five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

3

2

1

0

4. How often do you eat cream or ice- cream?

Every day

Several times a week

About once a week

Less than once a week/never

3

2

1

0

11. If you have a choice of how to cook meat, how do you cook it?

Fry

Grill with added oil

Grill without adding oil

3

2

1

5. Which type of milk do you drink?

Full fat

Semi-skimmed

Skimmed/none

3

1

0

12. How many times a week do you eat cake, biscuits, or desserts?

Six or more

Three to five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

3

2

1

0

6. What type of cheese do you eat most of?

High-fat (cheddar, Stilton)

Medium-fat (Camembert, Edam, Brie)

Low- fat (cottage)

Variety

4

3

2

3

Fibre

1. What kind of bread do you eat?

Wholemeal

White

Mixture

3

2

1

7. How many times a week do you eat high or medium- fat cheese?

Five or more

Three to five

Once or twice a week

Occasionally/never

3

2

1

0

2. How many slices of bread do you eat a day?

Six or more

Three to five

One or two

None

4

3

1

0

3. How many times a week do you eat cereal?

Six or more

Three to five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

4

3

2

0

5. How many times a week do you eat boiled, mashed or jacket potatoes?

Six or more

Three to five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

5

3

2

0

4. How many times a week do you eat rice or pasta?

Six or more

Three or five

Once or twice

Occasionally/never

4

3

2

0

TOTAL:

- If your fat total was less than your fibre total, well done.

- If your fat total was about the same as your fibre total (within one or two points), try to cut down on fat.

- If your fat total was greater than your fibre total, you need to make changes in your diet.