There is overwhelming evidence that the health problems that affect Americans the most can be lessened and, or avoided by a healthy lifestyle and diet. For example, elevated blood sugar levels of a diabetic could be reduced to the normal range by maintaining the proper weight, eating a healthy diet and doing regular exercise.
The following health test is designed to help you to evaluate your current health condition.
How’s Your Health Questionnaire
Rate each of the following questions using the rating scale
0 = Never
1-4 = Little to sometimes
5 = Frequently or always
Part 1 – The Problems
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1. Do you experience headaches?
2. Do you ever have colds or flu? (If not cold in the last year enter a “0”)
3. Do you experience upset stomach, acid stomach or heartburn?
4. Do you suffer from swollen glands or fevers?
5. Do you suffer from arthritis?
6. Are you a diabetic or have low blood sugar?
7. Do you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides?(If you take medications for any of these, score 5)
8. Do you have any skin problems, pimples, acne, etc?
9. Are you overweight? (If your weight is normal, score “0”)
10. Do you take any drugs? (If numerous over the counter & prescriptions drugs, score “5”)
11. Do you suffer from constipation problems?
12. Do you suffer from depression?
13. Do you experience body odor?
14. Do you lack energy and feel tired during the day?
15. Have you been to a medical doctor for an illness during the past year?
16. Have you lost any time from work due to illness during the past year? |
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Part 1 – Total Score: ___________
Part 2 – The Causes
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1. Do you eat meat, fish or poultry?
2. Do you consume dairy products, milk or cheese?
3. Do you consume products containing refined sugar?
4. Do you eat foods containing white flour and table salt?
5. Do you consume products containing caffeine?
6. Do you fail to exercise regularly? (3 to 5 times a week)
7. Do you fail to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day?
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Part 2 – Total Score: ___________
Part 1 Scoring (Best score is “0”; worst score is “80”)
0-10 = excellent health
11-20 = fair health
21-80 = needs improvement health
Part 2 Scoring
0-10 = diet and lifestyle support excellent health
11+ = diet and lifestyle changes do not support excellent health
(Note: if your score is “0-5” in this section, you should have scored between “0-10” in Part 1.
If your score indicates that you need some improvement, I encourage you to make the necessary adjustments for attaining the excellent health that you deserve. If your score indicates excellent health, congratulations! Keep up the good work.
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