Are You a Good Role Model?

Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on September 16, 2023
Written by Alicia Barney
Question 1/9

When your child hears you talk about feeling fat or going on a diet, they learn:

  • You want to be healthy
  • It’s best to be thin
  • Nothing
Question 2/9

Family time is more important than squeezing in a workout.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/9

Feeling drained? Which can help you get the rest you need?

  • Sleeping in on weekends
  • Set wake and bedtimes
  • Nothing. Every parent is tired
Question 4/9

You shouldn’t get mad, upset, or frustrated in front of your child.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/9

Putting away your phone and turning off the TV while you eat can help you:

  • Eat less at mealtimes
  • Snack less later
  • Both
Question 6/9

Kids need breakfast, but it’s not that important for parents.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/9

Screen time is OK when:

  • Everyone watches together
  • You do it while kids play outside
  • It’s never a good idea
Question 8/9

Your kids won’t touch fruits and vegetables. So you should:

  • Eat them yourself
  • Fix them something else
  • Make them clean their plate
Question 9/9

Eating together is good for the whole family. But it only counts when you:

  • Gather every night
  • Use real plates
  • Do it three times a week
  • Serve only homemade food