Grab a pencil and circle your choices for questions 1-13, then check your answers. (For each question, check the article title shown in the right-hand column.) How many did you mark correctly?

13-14 Congratulations, you know the right stuff! 12 You’re ahead in the race to good health. 10-11 Don’t settle for average—start reading! 1-9 Definitely room for progress.

1. When it comes to figuring out how likely you are to contract a serious disease, how important is it to let your doctor know about the illnesses of other family members? a. Absolutely vital! b. It doesn’t make much difference since doctors evaluate each patient individually. c. I prefer not to waste my doctor’s time. 7 Health Mistakes Women Make

2. How much exercise is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control? a. Two hours per week b. Thirty minutes per day c. An hour and a half per day How Fit Are You?

3. On the average, your daily food intake should include what maximum percentage of calories coming from fat? a. Ten percent b. Twenty percent c. Thirty percent Easy Ways to Get Healthy

4. How often does the American Cancer Society recommend a Pap test to screen women age fifty and older for cervical cancer? a. It’s okay to skip unless you suspect a problem. b. Annually no matter what c. Every other year What Medical Tests Do You Need?

5. What is the number-one cause of cancer death for women? a. Breast cancer b. Lung cancer c. Skin cancer 7 Health Mistakes Women Make

6. What vital fitness parameter measures your ability to be active without getting winded? a. Strength b. Flexibility c. Aerobic capacity How Fit Are You?

7. A woman in her thirties at an average fitness level should be able to complete at least how many abdominal curls? a. Nobody should have to do crunches b. Twenty to forty c. Seven or eight How Fit Are You?

8. Measurement of one’s waist-to-hip ratio is a relatively new way to evaluate body fat. What makes this ratio significant? a. The ratio can never be improved. b. Research shows more chronic health problems in people who carry weight around their waists. c. It’s a family trait not correlated with health risk. How Fit Are You?

9. What’s the minimum amount of water you need to drink each day in order to keep your body running smoothly? a. 8 glasses b. 1 glass c. 4 glasses Easy Ways to Get Healthy

10. What is the best step you can take to ensure that all your concerns are addressed by your doctor? a. Consult other medical information sources. b. Write down your symptoms and bring a list of all the medications you’re taking. c. Get a second opinion. How to Get the Best Care From Your Doctor

11. How long should it take a fit woman in her thirties to walk a mile? a. 20 minutes b. About 15 minutes c. 10 minutes How Fit Are You?

12. During your visit with the doctor, what should you do if you find an explanation too complex? a. Ask the doctor to write out the explanation. b. Skip it—you can look it up on the Web. c. Change doctors—yours is obviously insensitive. How to Get the Best Care From Your Doctor

13. If you’ve decided to start exercising after a period of couch-potato existence, what step should you always take before you embark on your plan? a. Have a big, healthful meal; you’ll need energy. b. Sign up for the newest exercise class. c. See your doctor, especially if you have a health problem. How Fit Are You?