Are You a Good Role Model?
Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on September 16, 2023
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