Making small changes to the way we live day to day can have a big impact on our health in the immediate and longer-term. This is why we are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the free Healthy Choices Quiz.
The Healthy Choices Quiz provides an easy first step for those who want to feel healthier but may not know where to start. It is designed for all adults over the age of 18.
After capturing some basic demographic information and exploring different health motivations, the quiz asks a series of lifestyle questions across six main themes: movement, eating, alcohol consumption, smoking and vaping, mental health and sleep.
You will then receive an overall score out of 10 based on your answers. This score indicates your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing and how you are doing in each lifestyle area. Most importantly, it recommends what to do if you should need to make any changes. This includes being directed to NHS apps, advice and resources to help you get going with confidence. From a 9-week running programme for absolute beginners, to an anxiety reducing email programme, the NHS has a range of support on offer. Whether you want to eat better, move more or sleep deeper, the Healthy Choices Quiz can be your first step towards a healthier you.
You can also sign up to their email programme to get additional information and support on key lifestyle areas straight to your inbox.