Girls’ Quiz

Clothing shopping is...

One of my favorite activities.
Something I try to avoid at all costs because I'm embarrassed about my weight.
Okay, I guess, but I prefer buying accessories rather than clothes.

Compared to other girls my age my body is...

A little heavier than it should be.
Just right or a little underweight.
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but really heavy.

My mom (or dad, big sister, grandmother, aunt)...

Is always nagging me to eat more healthily and to exercise.
Has been buying healthier snacks lately and suggesting that I eat them.
Tells me I'm one of the healthiest people she knows.

While I'm doing my homework, watching TV, using the computer or reading I will...

Almost always eat a meal or a snack.
Hardly ever eat. I usually keep eating separate from these activities.
Sometimes eat, but I can do without it.

My favorite type of exercise is...

Running, dancing, a team sport - anything that I can do often to really move my body.
Yoga, Pilates and stretching. I prefer not to sweat too much.
Exercise? What's that?

When I go out to eat I usually...

Order an appetizer, a main course and dessert and eat it all-it's not good to waste food when you're paying for it.
Share an appetizer, pass on the bread basket and ask the waiter to wrap up my leftovers-there's always tomorrow.
Eat a healthy meal so I don't have to feel guilty eating the hugest dessert on the menu.

I eat when I am hungry...

And also when I am hanging out with my friends or family and there is food around.
And when I am happy, sad, angry, excite, anxious, scared or worried.
And not really at any other time.

Compared to the rest of my family I am...

Much heavier than most of them.
About the same - we're all a bit overweight.
About the same - we're all a healthy weight.

The last time I went for a check-up, my doctor...

Told me that I should watch what I eat and try to lose a little weight.
Said I was in excellent health and to keep it up.
Told me and my parent(s) that I need to exercise and eat more healthily because I really need to lose weight beginning immediately.

When I walk or run upstairs, around the track in gym class, or to get somewhere in a hurry I...

Am a little out of breath, but able to do it without much trouble.
Feel as if I'm going to collapse before I'm even half way there.
Get out of breath, but I'm usually able to finish if I push myself hard.

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