Are you getting enough sleep?? Take this quiz to find out!

Written By Susie Roberts

1. How many hours of sleep do you typically get per night?

a) Less than 5 hours

b) 5-6 hours

c) 6-7 hours

d) 7-8 hours

e) More than 8 hours

2. How often do you feel tired or fatigued during the day?

a) Almost always

b) Frequently

c) Occasionally

d) Rarely

e) Never

3. Do you experience difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?

a) Always

b) Often

c) Sometimes

d) Rarely

e) Never

4. How often do you rely on caffeine or other stimulants to get through the day?

a) Daily

b) Several times a week

c) Occasionally

d) Rarely

e) Never

5. How often do you experience mood swings or irritability?

a) Almost always

b) Frequently

c) Occasionally

d) Rarely

e) Never

6. Do you have trouble concentrating or focusing on tasks?

a) Always

b) Often

c) Sometimes

d) Rarely

e) Never

7. How often do you experience headaches or body aches?

a) Almost always

b) Frequently

c) Occasionally

d) Rarely

e) Never

8. How often do you feel refreshed and well-rested upon waking up in the morning?

a) Almost never

b) Rarely

c) Sometimes

d) Often

e) Always

9. Do you have a consistent sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at roughly the same times each day?

a) Never

b) Rarely

c) Sometimes

d) Often

e) Always

10. How often do you prioritize sleep over other activities or commitments?

a) Never

b) Rarely

c) Sometimes

d) Often

e) Always

Scoring:

For each question, assign points as follows: a) 1 point, b) 2 points, c) 3 points, d) 4 points, e) 5 points

Interpretation:

• 10-20 points: You're likely severely sleep-deprived. Consider making significant changes to your sleep habits to improve your health and well-being.

• 21-30 points: You're getting some sleep, but it may not be enough. Look for ways to improve your sleep quality and duration.

• 31-40 points: You're doing reasonably well with your sleep habits, but there's still room for improvement. Keep up the good work!

• 41-50 points: Congratulations! You're likely getting enough sleep and prioritizing your well-being. Keep maintaining healthy sleep habits.

Susie Roberts

As a registered and licensed dietitian in her private practice, Susie specializes in making nutrition simple for people. In addition, she has forged several business and employer partnerships that provide a variety of community nutrition-related services. Partners include the central Iowa YMCA and the KEYS to Dementia Prevention; Employee & Family Resources and the City of Ames, providing employer nutrition workshops and individual employee nutrition consults. Susie volunteer work for the American Heart Association as well as Junior Achievement.

In her current role as a part-time clinical dietitian at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, Susie provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) primarily in the outpatient setting. In addition, she holds the position of Program Quality Manager for KHC's accredited Diabetes Self-Management Training program, ensuring compliance with both the State of Iowa and the American Diabetes Association.

Before becoming an RD in 2016, Susie's background included an extensive career in employee benefits, including fifteen years in the health insurance industry. This gives her a unique perspective as she navigates the complex world of dietitian insurance coverage, including billing and coding.

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