Starting the Conversation (STC) Diet Screener — Nutrition and Diet Quick Assessment
Multiple-choice brief screener for intake of fruits, vegetables, sugary drinks and fast food.
The Starting the Conversation (STC) Diet Screener is a brief, evidence-informed multiple-choice tool designed to quickly assess key components of your diet, including intake of fruits, vegetables, sugary drinks, and fast food. This short Nutrition and Diet screener helps identify areas where small changes can make a big impact on overall health. Whether you're a healthcare provider initiating a dietary conversation or someone looking to benchmark daily habits, the STC Diet Screener provides an easy-to-use snapshot of typical intake patterns.
Using this validated-style questionnaire, you will answer a handful of practical questions about frequency and portion patterns. The results give a simple score that highlights whether your current habits are aligned with common dietary recommendations. This test is ideal for tracking progress over time, guiding brief counseling, and informing goal-setting for better nutrition and diet quality.
How many servings of fruit do you typically eat per day?
A serving = one medium piece of fruit or 1/2 cup chopped/canned fruit.
How many servings of vegetables do you typically eat per day?
Include salads, cooked vegetables, and vegetable juices (1 serving ≈ 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw leafy greens).
How often do you drink sugary beverages (soda, sweetened tea, fruit drinks) in a typical day?
Count only sugar-sweetened drinks, not water, unsweetened tea, or black coffee.
How often do you eat fast food or takeout meals in a typical week?
Include quick-service restaurants, drive-throughs, and frequent takeout.
How often do you choose whole-grain foods (e.g., whole wheat bread, brown rice) instead of refined grains?
Select the option that best reflects your usual choices.
How much plain water do you typically drink per day?
Count only plain water; include tap, bottled, or filtered water.
Frequently asked questions
The STC Diet Screener evaluates key aspects of daily intake related to Nutrition and Diet — primarily fruit and vegetable servings, sugary drink consumption, fast food frequency, whole-grain choices, and water intake. It produces a simple summed score to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
Each multiple-choice answer has a numeric value (0–2). The results_function sums the selected option values to create a total score. Higher totals indicate dietary patterns more aligned with common healthy eating recommendations.
Retake the screener every 4–6 weeks to monitor progress after making dietary changes. Regular re-assessment helps track improvements and identify new goals.
No. The STC Diet Screener is a brief assessment to guide conversations and self-reflection about diet. It is not a medical diagnosis. For individualized medical or nutrition advice, consult a registered dietitian or healthcare professional.
Yes. The tool was designed to be practical for clinicians and public health practitioners to quickly assess diet-related behaviors and facilitate brief counseling, goal-setting, and referrals when needed.
The instant results give general recommendations based on your score range. For personalized plans that consider medical history, medications, or specific nutrient needs, see a registered dietitian or your healthcare provider.
This screener definition does not include data storage. How results are stored or shared depends on the platform you use to administer the quiz. Check the platform's privacy policy to understand data handling, storage, and sharing practices.
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