Roy Price, Nutritionist & Dietitian

How much FAT is in the food you eat?
 Answer the following 17 questions about your diet to find out.

Adapted from: Dobson, AJ, Blijlevens, et al. "Short Fat Questionnaire: a self administered measure of fat-intake behavior". Australian Journal of Public Health. 1993. Vol 7 No 2. p144 - 149.

 

Your answers to the following 17 questions are used to calculate a fat intake score.  Your score, calculated automatically when you click on the Result button below, will give you a reliable indication of the amount of fat, particularly saturated fat, in your current eating plan.  A score above 18 indicates that your fat intake is higher than desirable, which places you health at risk.  A score above 18 also indicates that you might benefit from advice from and an EthiCal Nutrition counsellor.

Question 1.
How often do you eat fried food with a batter or breadcrumb coating?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
Question 2.
How often do you eat gravy, cream sauces or cheese sauces?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 3.
How often do you add butter, margarine, oil or sour cream to vegetables, cooked rice or spaghetti
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever. 		Question 4.
How often do you eat vegetables that are fried or roasted with fat or oil. This will include stir fry's.
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 5.
How is your meat usually cooked?
fried.
stewed or goulash.
grilled or roasted with added fat or oil.
grilled or roasted without added oil or fat
eat meat occasionally or never. 		Question 6.
How many times per week do you eat sausages, Devon, salamis, meat pies, hamburgers or bacon?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 7.
How do you spread butter/margarine on your bread?
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thickly
medium.
thinly.
don't use butter or margarine. 		Question 8.
How many times per week do you eat chips or French fries?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 9.
How often do you eat pastries, cakes, sweet biscuits or croissants?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever. 		Question 10.
How many times per week do you eat chocolate, chocolate biscuits or sweet snack bars?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 11.
How many times a week do you potato crisps, corn chips or nuts?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever. 		Question 12.
How often do you eat cream?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 13.
How often do you eat icecream?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever. 		Question 14.
How many times per week do you eat cheddar, edam or other hard cheese, cream cheese, or cheese like camembert?
six or more times per week.
three to five times per week.
once or twice a week.
less than once per week.
never, or hardly ever.
. .
Question 15.
What type of milk do you drink or use in cooking or tea and coffee?
condensed milk.
full-cream
full-cream and reduced fat
reduced fat.
skim or none. 		Question 16.
How much of the skin on your chicken do you eat?
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most or all of the skin
some of the skin
none of the skin
I am a vegetarian.
. .
Question 17.
How much of the fat on your meat do you eat?
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most or all of the fat
some of the fat
none of the fat
I am a vegetarian.

 

 

HOW DID YOU SCORE?

Your score explained.
less than 12
A score of 12 or less is a very low score for fat intake.  While a low fat intake is desirable from a heart health point of view a score less than 12 could indicate that you are obsessive about your fat intake and that you may have an eating disorder.  You may benefit from reviewing the Simple test for eating disorders questionnaire.

12 to 17
Congratulations!! A score of 17 or less indicates that your Total Fat Intake and your Saturated Fat Intake is low. This is a desirable level of fat intake to help prevent obesity which can lead to other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. If you like, double check by registering for assessment from an EthiCal Nutrition Counsellor.  Contact EthiCal Nutrition by clicking HERE!

18 to 22
A score in this range indicates that, unless you are deliberately aiming to gain weight, your Total Fat Intake and Saturated Fat Intake is higher than desirable levels. This is a fair score but you can do better to keep your fat intake low.  To get the advice of a nutrition expert, register for assistance with EthiCal Nutrition by clicking HERE!

23 to 27
A score in this range indicates that your Total Fat Intake and Saturated Fat Intake is very high and puts you at high risk of obesity and heart disease. Clearly, you need the assistance of a qualified dietitian.  To get the advice of a nutrition expert, register for assistance with EthiCal Nutrition by clicking HERE!

More than 27
A score in this range indicates that your Total Fat Intake and your Saturated Fat Intake is dangerously high and you are desperately in need of assistance from a qualified dietitian.  To get the advice of a nutrition expert, register for assistance with EthiCal Nutrition by clicking HERE!