Ask yourself these questions to see how "fit
is your foodstyle" (questions adapted from Heart and
Stroke Foundation):
1.Do you eat between 5-12 servings from the
grain products group each day? Do you eat between 5-10 servings
from the vegetables and fruit group each day? Do you eat
between 5-12 servings from the milk products group each
day? Do you eat between 5-12 servings from the meat and
alternatives group each day?
2. Do you eat a variety of foods from within
each of the four food groups?
3.Do you include some high fiber choices (fruit,
vegetables, whole grains and legumes)?
4. Do you select whole grain and enriched
foods?
5. Do you choose lower fat foods more often?
6. Do you try to decrease the total amount
of fat eaten?
7. Do you use higher-fat, higher-salt foods
in moderation?
