Interactive Tools - Health and Nutrition Quizzes

On average, how many hours a day does your child spend watching television?

0-1
2-3
4+

Does your child eat snacks in front of the TV?

Yes
No

On average, how many hours a day does your child spend at the computer or playing computer games such as Nintendo or X-box?

0-1
2-3
4+

How much physical activity does your child get each day? Include activities such as walking, cycling, swimming and running.

Less than half an hour
30 minutes
60 minutes or more

Does your child engage in regular group activities that involve physical activity, such as being part of a sports team, taking dancing lessons or going to Scouts or Brownies?

Yes
No

Do you ever exercise as a family? For example, taking a family trip to the local swimming pool or going for a bushwalk.

Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently

How much soft drink or cordial does your child consume?

One 375 ml can on the weekends or special occasions
One 375 ml can per day
Two or more 375 ml cans per day

How often do you sit down as a family to eat meals?

Every day
Several times a week
Rarely

Does your family have the television on when you eat?

Yes
No

Does your child eat a healthy breakfast every day?

Yes
No

Your child has just come home from school. Which of these snacks do you have on hand?

Low-fat yoghurt or skim milk plus fresh fruit
Packet of chips and a can of soft drink
Homemade muffin or cake and a glass of juice

How often do your kids eat out at a fast-food restaurant or get take-away food?

Occasionally
Once a week
Several times a week

If you go to a fast-food restaurant, do you allow your child to 'up-size' their meal?

Yes
No

Child Obesity Risk Test