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The NutriSTEP® questionnaire has 17 questions that ask parents about eating and other habits that can influence their child's nutrition. The questions have several responses. Parents choose the best response option to describe their child's behaviour.
The NutriSTEP® questionnaire takes approximately five minutes for parents to complete. After a parent completes the questionnaire, they add up the total nutrition risk score.
There are three levels of nutrition risk scores with guidelines for parents:
- Score of 20 or less: The child's eating and activity habits are good. There may be items that parents want to work on. Parents are encouraged to read the nutrition education fact sheet that is provided with the questionnaire for tips and more information
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For Score of 21 to 25: The child's eating and activity habits can be improved by making some small changes. Parents are encouraged to read the nutrition education fact sheet that is provided with the questionnaire or go to resources for tips and more information. Parents can also speak to a registered dietitian at EatRight Ontario (1-800-510-5102).
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Score of 26 or greater: The child's eating and activity habits can be improved by making some changes. Parents are encouraged to talk to a health professional, such as their family doctor or a registered dietitian.
Parents of preschoolers in York Region can call Health Connection 1-800-361-5653 to obtain a copy of the NutriSTEP® questionnaire and the accompanying How to Build a Healthy Preschooler fact sheet. NutriSTEP® questionnaires are available in eight languages (English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Spanish and Tamil). For more information or to speak with a Registered Dietitian, please call EatRight Ontario at 1-877-510-5102.
Health and community professionals in York Region working with children 3-5 years and/or their parents can order copies of the NutriSTEP® questionnaire using this order form.
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