Lifestyle, stress and daily choices play an important part in our health. To determine your vulnerability to illness in regards to lifestyle choices, indicate your level of agreement with the following statements:

4  (always), 3  (usually), 2  (sometimes), 1  (rarely), 0  (never).

  1. I eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
    4 3 2 1 0
  2. I limit caffeine in my diet.
    4 3 2 1 0
  3. I minimize sugar in my diet
    4 3 2 1 0
  4. I am mindful of fat grams in the food I eat.
    4 3 2 1 0
  5. I drink at least 4 tall glasses of water each day..
    4 3 2 1 0
  6. I consume fewer than seven alcoholic drinks per week.
    4 3 2 1 0
  7. I am nicotine free.
    4 3 2 1 0
  8. I walk or exercise aerobically at least 3 times per week.
    4 3 2 1 0
  9. I do strength training at least 2 times per week.
    4 3 2 1 0
  10. I wear my seat belt all the time.
    4 3 2 1 0
  11. I am within ten pounds of my ideal weight.
    4 3 2 1 0
  12. I have an annual physical, which includes a check of my cholesterol and blood pressure.
    4 3 2 1 0
  13. I manage stress and find time to relax during the day.
    4 3 2 1 0
  14. I speak openly about my feelings when angry or worried.
    4 3 2 1 0
  15. I am able to find sufficient alone time during the week.
    4 3 2 1 0
  16. I have meaningful relationships upon which I rely.
    4 3 2 1 0
  17. I maintain a good balance between work and home.
    4 3 2 1 0
  18. I am finding meaning and purpose in my life.
    4 3 2 1 0

 


Scoring:


A healthy lifestyle makes you less vulnerable to illness.

Follow-up:

Show this to your primary care physician during your next visit. Call the EAP at 508-879-2093 at any time to discuss your lifestyle choices.