Quiz: What’s your eating style?
(And how does it impact your child’s eating habits?)
Choose the statement that best describes your usual behavior.
1. When you feel stressed, anxious, or sad, you…
A. Try to avoid eating too much or stick to a controlled portion.
B. Often find yourself reaching for food or snacks for comfort.
C. Eat only if you’re truly hungry and stop when full.
2. When you see appealing food (desserts, snacks, etc.), you…
A. Remind yourself to limit it or resist eating.
B. Usually eat it even if you weren’t planning to.
C. Only eat it if you actually want it and are hungry.
3. How do you generally decide how much to eat?
A. I try to control portions carefully to manage my weight.
B. I often eat based on cravings or feelings rather than hunger.
C. I listen to my hunger and fullness cues.
4. When introducing new foods to yourself or thinking about your diet, you…
A. Carefully plan and limit what you eat to stay on track.
B. Try foods if they look good, even if I’m not hungry.
C. Choose foods based on appetite and preference without strict rules.
5. During a typical day, how often do you eat in response to emotions or external cues?
A. Rarely – I mostly control what and when I eat.
B. Often – feelings and environment strongly influence me.
C. Sometimes – mostly I follow my hunger, not moods or surroundings.