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Assess your risk for high cholesterol
Complete:
1.
Is there a family history of high cholesterol?
No
Unsure
Yes
2.
What is your weight status? Body Mass Index = weight / (height x height)
20-24
25-28
28+
3.
How often do you eat any form of animal meat?
Seldom or never
Three times a week or less
More than three times a week
4.
How often do you eat red meat, i.e. beef or mutton and lamb?
Seldom or never
Three times a week or less
More than three times a week
5.
How often do you fry food in oil (any oil)?
Seldom or never
At least three times a week
More than three times a week
6.
What do you usually spread on your bread?
Nothing
Soft or tub margarine
Butter or brick margarine
7.
Which type of milk do you usually drink?
Skim or fat-free or soya or no milk
2% milk or low-fat milk
Full-cream of sour milk
8.
How often do you eat out (including take-away)?
Less than once a week
1-3 times a week
More than 3 times a week
9.
Which of the following would you choose to eat at a cocktail party?
Crudite and dip
Sandwiches and boiled egg halves
Mini pies, samoosas, pastries, cheese
10.
How many fruit and vegetable servings do you eat daily?
4 or more servings
2-4 servings
Seldom or never
11.
What salad dressing do you use over salads?
Nothing, olive oil, vinegar or fat-free dressing
Low-oil dressing
Mayonnaise
12.
What cheese do you eat?
Cottage cheese or ricotta cheese or no cheese
Low-fat cheese
Any other cheese such as cream cheese or cheddar cheese
13.
When you eat chicken, which part do you prefer?
Skinless breast or no chicken at all
Thigh and breast with skin
Wings and drumsticks
14.
How often do you eat legumes, soya, or oats?
3 or more times a week
1-3 times a week
Seldom or never
15.
How much alcohol do you consume per drinking session or per day?
Between 1 and 3 glasses of red wine a day
Between 1 and 3 alcoholic drinks besides red wine
3 or more alcoholic beverages
16.
How often do you exercise (30 minutes of moderate exercise or more)?
More than 3 times per week
Once or twice a week
Less than once a week
17.
Are you currently receiving any steroid medication therapy?
No
Yes
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Am I eating too little protein?
Am I eating too much fat in my diet?
Am I eating too much sugar?
Am I nearing menopause?
Am I optimising my baby's nutritional health?
Am I optimising my child's health?
Am I putting the correct foods into my shopping basket?
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Am I, as a vegetarian, eating a balanced diet?
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Assessment: Are you CO - safe?
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Daily activities and social independence test
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