What Your Score Means
Now that you’ve taken the quiz, find out your score by adding up the points for each answer. Then read about your risk below.
Question 1: a = 0, b = 1
Question 2: a = 0, b = 2
Question 3: a = 0, b = 1, c, d = 0
Question 4: a = 0, b = 1, c = 4
Question 5: a = 0, b = 1, c = 4
Question 6: a, d = 0, b = 3, c = 8
Question 7: a, d = 0, b = 3, c = 8
Question 8: a = 0, b = 1, c = 3, d = 8
Question 9: a = 8, b = 8, c = 8, d = 2, e = 2, f = 4, g = 4, h = 0
Question 10: a = 3, b = 2, c = 4, d = 0
What Your Score Means:
Less than 5 POINTS:
Great news! You’re at low risk for developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking are two of the most important lifestyle choices you can make to reduce your risk for disease. Be sure to have regular check-ups with your physician, because engaging your health care provider can help keep you on the road to a healthy, long and satisfying life.
5 – 7 POINTS:
Your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke is moderate. Since risk for disease naturally increases as you age, you should begin addressing any unhealthy risk factors you have now. Did you know that diabetes, heart disease and strokes are often preventable? Consider taking a more comprehensive health screening assessment as soon as possible to give you an even more accurate picture of your health and any potential dangers to it.
Greater than 7 POINTS:
Unfortunately, you are at high risk for diabetes, heart disease and strokes. But there are things you can do to lower your risk! Because unhealthy lifestyle habits can contribute to disease risk you should talk to your doctor or health care provider about crafting a plan to lower your risks.