Food is a necessary part of life that can bring us so much pleasure and enjoyment. However, many people struggle with their relationship with food, which can lead to stress, guilt, and even health problems.

Take this quiz to assess your relationship with food and find out if you have a positive one.

Quiz: Do you have a positive relationship with food?

Answer the following questions with a simple “yes” or “no”.

Question 1:

Do you eat when you are hungry?.

Your answer:.

Question 2:

Do you stop eating when you are full?.

Your answer:.

Question 3:

Do you enjoy a variety of foods?.

Your answer:.

Question 4:

Do you listen to your body’s cravings?.

Your answer:.

Question 5:

Do you feel guilty after indulging in your favorite foods?.

Your answer:.

Question 6:

Do you restrict certain foods or food groups?.

Your answer:.

Question 7:

Do you feel anxious or stressed around food?.

Your answer:.

Question 8:

Do you often skip meals or go long periods without eating?.

Your answer:.

Question 9:

Do you feel confident in your food choices?.

Your answer:.

Question 10:

Do you enjoy cooking and preparing meals?.

Your answer:.

Results:

If you answered “yes” to Questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10, and “no” to Questions 5, 6, 7, and 8, then you have a positive relationship with food. Congratulations!.

If you answered “no” to several of these questions or struggled to answer, then you may need to work on developing a more positive relationship with food.

Consider speaking with a registered dietitian or therapist who specializes in disordered eating for guidance.