HEART DISEASE QUIZ Hundreds of people die every year from heart disease in this area. However, many people don't even know they are at risk until it is too late. The News has produced this survey in conjunction with local health bosses to help readers assess their lifestyle. Before you begin ensure that you have a pen and paper handy so that you can keep a record of your answers.

Q1	Which of the following is most like you?
		A.  High fat or unhealthy food does not pass my lips - I enjoy eating healthily because it makes me feel good, inside and out.
		B.  I regularly eat chips, pies or pastries and prefer full fat milk and butter. I also enjoy a fry up
		C.  Biscuits and cakes are a treat and I do what I can to choose the healthy option - but I indulge a few times a week

Q2	Do you enjoy the odd tipple or are you a regular boozer?
		A.  I don't drink much during the week but occasionally have a boozy blow-out at the weekend
		B.  I never have more than one or two drinks a day and often don't drink at all
		C.  I drink most days and usually more than I should - when I'm out I always choose an alcoholic drink over a soft drink

Q3	When It comes to food seasonings are you a salt shaker or a spice sprinkler?
		A.  I find food really bland if I don't add salt so I always add a couple of shakes whilst I’m cooking and a sprinkle at the table – that’s if I cook at all because I often have takeaways
		B.  I don't use salt at the table or in cooking. I prefer to use herbs and spices to bring my food to life
		C.  I sometimes use salt in my cooking but don't add it to the plate

Q4	Are you food label savvy or are you clueless when it comes to understanding what all the information means?
		A.  I look at food levels for everything I put in the shopping trolley and know all about GDAs
		B.  I never read food labels or GDAs - I'm not sure what the information means
		C.  I check food labels when I have time - but to be honest only about once a month

Q5	How much fruit do you put in your shopping trolley?
		A.  I do stock up on fruit and veg but only manage to eat a couple of portions a day. A fair amount of what I buy ends up in the bin before I get round to eating it
		B.  If I do eat any fruit or veg it's hidden in a burger or a kebab. I know I should eat more but it's hard to find ways to eat more at each meal time
		C.  My trolley is always overflowing with fruit and veg - I eat at least five portions a day and enjoy eating fruit and veg that are all the colours of the rainbow

Q6	Are you a couch potato or an energetic exerciser?
		A.  It's hard to find time to exercise but I usually take the stairs and not the lift and walk rather than take the car or the bus whenever I can
		B.  I really do enjoy exercise. It gives me more energy and makes me feel good. I do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week
		C.  The most exercise I get is when I lose the TV remote and have to get up to turn over the channel – I do own trainers but they are a fashion accessory

Q7	Are the scales your friend or foe? Which statement applies to you on weighty issues?
		A.  I know I'm overweight and have been for a while. If anything I’m getting bigger
		B.  I weigh more than I used to and my clothes size is increasing but only gradually. I do what I can to keep my weight the same but it’s getting harder
		C.  I watch my weight and know my waist size

Q8	You may know your lottery and car registration number but are you clued up on the numbers that are important for your health?
		A.  I know my cholesterol or blood pressure, but not both
		B.  I know my cholesterol and blood pressure numbers and makesure I get them checked regularly
		C.  I have absolutely no idea what my cholesterol or blood pressure is. Where can I get them checked?

Q9	Lighting up, giving up or enjoying a smokefree world - which statement best described you?
		A.  I'm smokefree
		B.  I'm a social smoker
		C.  I'm lighting up as we speak

Q10	Do you have diabetes?
		A.  Yes, but I control it well
		B.  Yes, but I don't manage it very well, or else I think I may have diabetes but I have not seen my doctor about it
		C.  I don't have diabetes, according to my doctor at my last medical check-up

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