New Year's Resolution Quiz

Happy New Year! It’s time to look ahead to the next 12 months and see what you can do to maintain or improve your health. Do you need to lose weight? Quit smoking? Start exercising? Find out more about healthy choices by taking this quiz.

1. Which of these is important to a healthy diet?

A. Include plenty of whole grainsB. Eat a variety of vegetablesC. Choose lean proteinD. All of the above

2. Which of these is a sensible exercise program?

A. 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week, plus 2 days of resistance exercisesB. 30 minutes of brisk walking 3 days a week, an hour-long softball game, and 2 days of vigorous garden workC. 25 minutes of jogging 3 days a week, plus 2 days of weight liftingD. Any of the above

3. Which of these is a healthy change to help you lose weight?

A. Switch from whole milk to low-fat or nonfat milkB. Choose skinless baked chicken instead of fried chickenC. Cook with vegetable oil instead of butterD. All of the above

4. Many Americans don't get enough sleep, whether because of surfing the web, watching TV, or catching up on household chores. Which of these ideas can help you get better sleep?

A. Sleep in a dark, quiet room that's not too warm or too coldB. Don't read or watch TV in bedC. Don't exercise within 1 or 2 hours of bedtime D. All of the above

5. Managing the stress of everyday life is important to good health. One good way to do this is through a relaxation response.

A. TrueB. False

6. You are more likely to quit smoking for good if you use which of these methods?

A. Nicotine replacementB. Behavior modificationC. Support groupD. All of the above

7. Your brain needs a workout just as much as your body to stay healthy. Which of these is a way to promote brain "fitness"?

A. Take a different route to or from workB. Study a new languagesC. Learn to play a musical instrumentD. All of the above

8. You should have your blood pressure checked at least once every two years.

A. TrueB. False

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