Scoring: Give yourself 3 points for each (c), 2 points for each (b), and 1 point for each (a) you chose.
If your total score was:
12-15: You are a seasonal expert and a real champion of local foods. Keep up the good work!
9-11: You are probably fairly dependent on imported produce during the winter. Use the Northeast Regional Food Guide to help you learn more about which foods are available locally at different times of the year. The fact sheet "Becoming a Regional and Seasonal Eater" can help you make the transition. You may already practice some of the first few steps-if so, try the more difficult ones further down the list.
5-8: Your diet probably changes little throughout the year. But because of our northeastern seasons, different produce is available at different times of the year. Refer to the fact sheet "Becoming a Regional and Seasonal Eater" for ways - some easy, others more difficult - to make small changes in your eating habits that can add up to a northeastern diet. To learn more about agriculture in the region, study the Northeast Regional Food Guide Pyramid to discover which northeastern foods are available at different times of the year. Eating foods that are produced in our region can be a fun and exciting challenge.
