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The Global Assessment Tool (GAT) is the Army’s confidential, online survey designed to assess your personal level of overall
health and resilience. The GAT is tailored to you – Soldiers, Family Members and Army Civilians – to increase your
self-awareness and support your self-improvement efforts.
The GAT assesses your personal readiness and resilience defined by five dimensions of strength--social, emotional, family,
spiritual and physical--and by the Performance Triad of sleep, activity and nutrition. At the end of the GAT, you will have
instant access to the content available in ArmyFit™, the Army’s web-based platform that includes self-development tutorials,
tools, social media, and resources specifically recommended to you based on your GAT results.
Why am I taking this?
The Global Assessment Tool (GAT) is an annual requirement for Soldiers and strongly encouraged for Family Members and
Army Civilians. ArmyFit™, which includes the GAT, compliments in-person training; it is available 24 hours a day, seven days
a week right at your fingertips. Self-awareness is the first step toward improvement. By taking the GAT, you will be more
self-aware and have a better understanding of your strengths and identify areas for growth and improvement.
What will I get from taking the GAT?
By taking the GAT, you learn your level of personal readiness and resilience. After completing the GAT, you receive a personal
assessment in each of the five dimensions of strength. You will also see how you are doing in regards to the three elements of
the Performance Triad. Though Soldiers are required to take the GAT annually, you may re-take the GAT at any time to track
your improvement over time. We encourage you to engage with the wide range of tools and resources available within
ArmyFit™ to facilitate your training and self-improvement goals.
Are my answers REALLY confidential?
All information entered as part of the GAT is completely confidential. Your individual answers to the questions as well as your
individual results are not shared with anyone, to include your supervisor. Soldier responses are combined together to create
“aggregated metrics” that are reported to Senior Army leadership to provide an understanding of overall trends across the
Army. When responses from Soldiers are combined for Senior Leaders to understand Army-wide trends in the Force, we
require that any aggregated metrics are a sum of at least 40 people’s responses combined together to ensure each person’s
responses remain confidential and cannot be identified. This means, for example, the most detail senior Army leaders might
ever see is that “FORSCOM’s average level of emotional fitness is at the 78th percentile”. Your individual GAT responses and
fitness levels, since they are confidential, are never visible to anyone other than you unless you choose to show them to
another person.
Do I need any additional information on-hand when taking the GAT?
Yes. Though you can complete the GAT without the following information, you may want to have it nearby. The following are
asked of you as part of the GAT:
Height and weight
Blood pressure
Cholesterol
Waist Circumference
I took the GAT. Now what?
You are encouraged to explore the information available within ArmyFit™. Upon completion of the GAT, recommendations are
provided to you based on your results. There are additional, optional surveys you can take within ArmyFit™, such as the
Financial Resilience Assessment, which is an assessment of your overall financial health, to include your level of liquidity, debt
and savings. There are self-development tutorials specifically designed for an Army audience that focus on topics important to
Soldiers, Family Members and Army Civilians, as well as challenges promoting self-improvement, like weight loss or emotional
health.
The Army is constantly adding new content to the ArmyFit™ platform to better serve your fitness, readiness, and you! Please
check back often to see what is new.

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1.
Think about how you have acted in actual situations during the past four weeks. Please answer only in terms of what YOU actually did. Please read carefully.
Select a number from 0 to 10 according to how often you showed/used the qualities listed?
Never
0
Creativity-coming up with new ideas
Curiosity or interest
Critical thinking, open-mindedness, or good judgement
Love of learning, learning something new
Perspective or wisdom
Bravery or courage
Honesty
Zest, enthusiasm, or energy
Kindness or generosity to others

Always
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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2.
Think about how you have acted in actual situations during the past four weeks. Please answer only in terms of what YOU actually did. Please read carefully.
Select a number from 0 to 10 according to how often you showed/used the qualities listed?
Never
0
Teamwork
Fairness
Leadership
Forgiveness or mercy
Modesty or humility
Prudence or caution
Self-control or self-regulation
Gratitude and thankfulness
Playfulness or humor

Always
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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3.
In the past four weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Not at all Several days
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite or overeating
Trouble concentrating on things
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure, or have
let yourself or your family down

More than half the days

Nearly every day Every day

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4.
How well do these statements describe you? Please answer in terms of how you usually think or feel.
Not like me at
all
For things I cannot change, I accept them and move on.
When bad things happen, I try to see the positive sides.
When bad things happen to me, I expect more bad things to
happen.

A little like
me

Somewhat like
me

Mostly like
me

Very much like
me

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5.
How would you rate yourself in terms of handling the following areas of your life:
Poor

Fair

Okay

Good

Excellent

Not Applicable

Handling parenting tasks and discipline of my children
Managing stress effectively
Managing household and chores
Managing unexpected things in life

6.
Please be as honest as possible
Never

Hardly ever

Some of the time

Often

Most of the time

How often do you feel left out?
How often do you feel close to people?
How often do you feel part of a group?

7.
Please answer in terms of how you usually think or feel.
Not at all
How much do others pay attention to you?

A little

Somewhat

Quite a bit

Very much

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8.
How well do these statements describe you and your life?
Strongly disagree Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree

I have as much contact with friends and family members as I
want or need.
If I was sick, I could easily find someone to help me with my
daily chores.
There is someone I can turn to for advice on how to deal with
a personal or family problems.
If I wanted to have lunch with someone, I could easily find
someone to join me.
If I was stranded 10 miles from home, there is someone I
could call who could come and get me.

9.
Please think about your relationship with people in your community and neighborhood (other than family members). During the past four weeks, how often
have you experienced the following?
Never
I participated in community events, activities or meetings.
I felt like I could make a difference in the community.
I helped out others in my neighborhood.
I felt close to others in community.
I had a good relationship with people in my neighborhood.

Hardly ever

Some of the time

Often

Most of the time

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10.
During the past four weeks, how have you felt about your relationship (spouse/significant other) and your family?
Not at all
satisfied

Somewhat Neither agree Satisfied Extremely
satisfied
nor disagree
satisfied

Not Applicable - no
family or
relationship

How satisfied are you with your marriage/relationship?
How satisfied are you with your family?

11.
Please think about your relationship with your family and the military.
Strongly disagree Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree

Strongly disagree Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree

Overall, my family adjusts well to the demands of military life.

12.
How would you describe your feelings about your partner and your relationship?

I wish I had not gotten into this relationship.
Our relationship has serious problems.
My partner is emotionally supportive of me.
I feel emotionally distant from my partner.

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13.
How would you describe your feelings about your partner and your relationship?
Strongly disagree Disagree
My partner and I clearly communicate our expectations for
each other.
My partner does not understand me.
My partner and I have a trusting relationship.
My partner and I often get on each other's nerves.

Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree

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14.
If you have children, how have they been doing during the past four weeks?
Poor

Fair

Okay

Good

Excellent

Not applicable

Overall
At School
Socially
Psychologically
At home

15.
Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
Strongly
disagree
I support my partner's decision to serve in the military.
The military meets my family's needs.

Disagree Neither agree nor Agree Strongly
disagree
agree

Not Applicable - no
family

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16.
How would you describe your family as a whole?
Strongly disagree Disagree

Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly agree

My family expresses tenderness.
My family confides in each other.
When my family makes important decisions, we all share our
opinions.

17.
Answer in terms of whether the statement describes how you actually live your life.
Not like me at
all
My life has meaning.
I believe that in some way my life is closely connected to all
humanity and all the world.
The job my partner is doing in the military has enduring
meaning.
I believe the things that I do are all worthwhile.
I have a purpose in life.

A little like
me

Somewhat like
me

Mostly like
me

Very much like
me

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18.
Over the last 30 days, how often did you eat/drink the following foods/beverages? (Note: Only a few examples of each category are listed to remind you of the
types of foods-many more are possible.) Please select one response per row.
Rarely or
1 or 2
Never
Servings per
Week

3 to 6
Servings per
Week

1 Serving
2 to 3
per Day Servings per
Day

4 or More
Servings per
Day

FRUIT: fresh, frozen, canned or dried, or 100% fruit juices. A
serving is 1 cup of fruit, or 1/2 cup of fruit juice.
VEGETABLES: fresh, frozen, canned, cooked or raw: dark
green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, most greens), orange
vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash,
pumpkin), legumes (dry beans, chick peas, tofu), starchy
vegetables (corn, white potatoes, green peas), and other
(tomatoes, cabbage, celery, cucumber, lettuce, onions,
peppers, green beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, summer
squash, etc.) A serving is 1 cup of raw vegetables, or 1/2 cup
of cooked vegetables.
WHOLE GRAINS: rye, whole wheat, or heavily seeded bread,
brown or wild rice, whole wheat pasta or crackers, oatmeal or
corn tacos. A serving is one slice of bread, or 1/2 cup of
grains.
DAIRY: regular/whole fat milk; low or reduced fat milk (2%,
1%, 1/2 % or skim), yogurt, cottage cheese, low fat cheese,
frozen low fat yogurt, soy milk or other calcium fortified foods
(orange juice, soy/rice milk, breakfast cereals, etc). A serving
is 8 ounces of liquid or 1 ounce of cheese.

19.
Over the last 30 days, how often did you eat FISH: tuna, salmon, or other non-fried fish?

20.
How many servings of each of the following do you have per week?
Rarely or
Never
Nuts
Red meat
Poultry
Processed meats

21.

1 Time per 2 Times per 1 Time per 2 or 3 Times 4 or more Times
Month
Month
Week
per Week
per Week

Think about the past 30 days. On an average day, how many servings of water do you drink? (1 serving is a glass or cup of water or 8 oz; 1 cup is equivalent to
a baseball or the size of your fist; a standard CamelBak or Nalgene water bottle has 24 oz or 3 servings).
8 or more Servings per Day
5 to 7 Servings per Day
2 to 4 Servings per Day
1 Serving per Day
None

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22.
Think about the past 30 days. Within 60 minutes after a strenuous exercise session, do you typically consume a healthy snack (1 snack example: 1 piece of
fruit, a handful of nuts, 1 small yogurt container, 1 cup of milk, 1 granola bar, or 1 sports bar)?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Most of the time

23.
Think about the past 30 days. How many times per week did you eat breakfast?

24.
Do you currently consume any products with caffeine such as tea, coffee, soda,energy drinks,energy bars, or other products?
Yes
No
For question "Do you currently consume any products with caffeine such as tea, coffee, soda,energy drinks,energy bars, or other
products?", if answered "No", go to page 15.

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25.
Thinking about your caffeine consumption in the past year, please indicate whether your use has increased, decreased or stayed the same.
Increased
Decreased
Stayed the same

26.
Very Concerned
7

6

Not Concerned
5

4

3

2

1

How concerned are you with your current level of caffeine
consumption? Please indicate using the scale below.

27.
How many days per week, if any, do you use any of the following products that specifcally contain caffeine?
I do not
use
Coffee
Tea
Soda
Over the counter (non-Rx) pain relievers (e.g., Excedrin)
Weight control pills (e.g., Dexatrim)
Energy bars
Chewing gum (e.g., Wrigley's Alert Energy Gum)
Energy drinks (e.g., Red Bull, Monster)
Energy shots (e.g., 5 Hour Energy)

28.

Less than 1 day per
week

1 day

2
3
4
5
6
7
days days days days days days

Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements:
Agree
Completely

Agree
Somewhat

Neither Agree Nor
Disagree

I consume so much caffeine, I'm concerned about my health
I know I consume too much caffeine, but I need it
I'm aware of the amount of caffeine in the products I
consume
I feel I'm addicted to caffeine
I know the difference between naturally occurring OR added
caffeine in the products I consume
I would like to know the recommended daily intake of caffeine
I believe my caffeine consumption prohibits me getting a
good night's sleep
I get headaches when I don't get enough caffeine

29.
To the best of your knowledge, how many milligrams of caffeine are in the average cup of coffee? Please write-in your response.

Disagree
Somewhat

Disagree
Completely

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For question "Coffee", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

30.
How many servings of coffee do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Coffee", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

31.
How often, if ever, do you experience any of the following from consuming COFFEE?
Frequently
Sleeplessness
Energy crashes (highs/lows)
Headaches/migraines
Lack of ability to concentrate/focus
Mood swings
Nervousness
Rapid heart beat
Heart palpitations
Restlessness
Shakes

For question "Tea", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

32.
How many servings of tea do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Tea", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

33.

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

How often, if ever, do you experience any of the following from consuming TEA?
Frequently
Sleeplessness
Energy crashes (highs/lows)
Headaches/migraines
Lack of ability to concentrate/focus
Mood swings
Nervousness
Rapid heart beat
Heart palpitations
Restlessness
Shakes

For question "Soda", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

34.
How many servings of soda do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Soda", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

35.

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

How often, if ever, do you experience any of the following from consuming SODA?
Frequently

Sometimes

Sleeplessness
Energy crashes (highs/lows)
Headaches/migraines
Lack of ability to concentrate/focus
Mood swings
Nervousness
Rapid heart beat
Heart palpitations
Restlessness
Shakes

For question "Energy drinks (e.g., Red Bull, Monster)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

36.
How many servings of energy drinks (e.g., red bull, monster) do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Energy drinks (e.g., Red Bull, Monster)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

37.

Rarely

Never

How often, if ever, do you experience any of the following from consuming ENERGY DRINKS?
Frequently

Sometimes

Sleeplessness
Energy crashes (highs/lows)
Headaches/migraines
Lack of ability to concentrate/focus
Mood swings
Nervousness
Rapid heart beat
Heart palpitations
Restlessness
Shakes

For question "Energy shots (e.g., 5 Hour Energy)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

38.
How many servings of energy shots (e.g., 5 hour energy) do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Energy shots (e.g., 5 Hour Energy)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

39.

Rarely

Never

How often, if ever, do you experience any of the following from consuming ENERGY SHOTS?
Frequently

Sometimes

Rarely

Sleeplessness
Energy crashes (highs/lows)
Headaches/migraines
Lack of ability to concentrate/focus
Mood swings
Nervousness
Rapid heart beat
Heart palpitations
Restlessness
Shakes

For question "Over the counter (non-Rx) pain relievers (e.g., Excedrin)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

40.
How many servings of over the counter (non-rx) pain relievers (e.g., excedrin) do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Weight control pills (e.g., Dexatrim)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

41.
How many servings of weight control pills (e.g., dexatrim) do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Energy bars", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

42.
How many servings of energy bars do you consume in a typical day?

For question "Chewing gum (e.g., Wrigley's Alert Energy Gum)", if answered "I do not use, hide the following question.

43.
How many servings of chewing gum (e.g., wrigley's alert energy gum) do you consume in a typical day?

Never

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44.
Do you take dietary supplements?
Yes
No
For question "Do you take dietary supplements?", if answered "No", go to page 17.

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45.
In the past 12 months, how often did you take any of the following supplements? (Note: only a few examples of each category are listed, many more are
possible.)
2 or More
Servings a
Day
Health promoting supplements such as Multiple vitamins and
minerals with at least 6 nutrients (Centrum, One-A-Day,
Theragran M), and/or calcium, Vitamin C, etc.
A supplement that contains at least 400 international units
(IU) of vitamin D
Fish oil supplements (individual or combination of EPA/DHA,
fish, krill, salmon and/or cod oils).
Sport protein powders/supplements such as 100% whey,
100% soy, creatine, single amino acids such as glutamine,
beta-alanine, BCAA. 1 serving or scoop of powder typically
has 20-30 grams of protein
Weight loss products such as chromium picolinate, Burn 60,
Lipo-6, Thermoburst Hardcore, Hydroxycut, RoxyLean,
SlimQuick, Xenadrine, caffeine, guarana/mate
Performance-Enhancing/Body Building Products such as
Hydroxymethyl Butyrate/HMB, NO2 Enhancers, Synephrine/
Citrus aurantium, Jack3d, OxyElite Pro, NO Xplode, Cellucor,
Hemo Rage Black, Muscle Warfare, Napalm, Nitric Blast,
synephrine/citrus aurantium, C4

One
Serving a
Day

One Serving
Every Other
Day

One
One Serving Never in the
Serving a
a Month
Past 12
Week
Months

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For EACH of the following categories of exercise intensity, please select your average FREQUENCY (number of days per
week) and DURATION of the activity (number of minutes per day on the days you performed the activity) over the LAST 30
DAYS.
46.
Vigorous Activity includes activities that take hard physical effort and make you breathe much harder than normal. Vigorous
Activity DOES NOT include resistance training.
Examples: running, agility drills, calisthenics, interval training, sprints, road marches, and bicycling at high effort.
On average, how many days per week did you perform the vigorous activity in the last 30 days?

47.
Moderate Activity includes activities that take moderate physical effort and make you breathe somewhat harder than normal.
Moderate Activity DOES NOT include resistance training.
Examples: brisk walking, bicycling (flat, 5-9 mph), swimming (recreational), softball, shooting basketball, and tennis.
On average, how many days per week did you perform the moderate activity in the last 30 days?

48.
Light Activity includes activities and tasks that take minimal physical effort and make you breathe a little harder than normal.
Light Activity DOES NOT include resistance training.
Examples: slow to moderate walking, performing maintenance, cleaning, lifting or carrying light items.
On average, how many days per week did you perform the light activity in the last 30 days?

49.
Resistance training includes activities that involve weight machines, weight lifting with free weights, dumbbells, kettlebells,
and body weight exercises (pull ups, push ups, burpees, etc.)
On average, how many days per week did you perform the resistance training activity in the last 30 days?

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For question "On average, how many days per week did you perform the vigorous activity in the last 30 days?", if answered "0, hide the
following question.

50.
On days that you exercised, how many minutes per day did you spend performing the vigorous activity?
minutes per day
For question "On average, how many days per week did you perform the moderate activity in the last 30 days?", if answered "0, hide the
following question.

51.
On days that you exercised, how many minutes per day did you spend performing the moderate activity?
minutes per day
For question "On average, how many days per week did you perform the light activity in the last 30 days?", if answered "0, hide the
following question.

52.
On days that you exercised, how many minutes per day did you spend performing the light activity?
minutes per day
For question "On average, how many days per week did you perform the resistance training activity in the last 30 days?", if answered "0,
hide the following question.

53.
On days that you exercised, how many minutes per day did you spend performing the resistance training activity?
minutes per day

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54.
During the PAST 30 DAYS, how often did you participate in commercial conditioning programs (e.g., CrossFit®, P90X®, Insanity®, TRX®, etc) or other
workout regimens that focus on high-intensity, high-volume exercises with short rest periods between sets?

55.
Which of the following best describes your activity level at work?
Sedentary (mostly at a desk)
Low (requires some light walking)
Moderate (walk quite a bit without lifting or carrying heavy objects)
High (lots of walking and lifting, climbing stairs, or walking uphill)
None of the above

56.
On a scale of zero to ten, select the one number that describes how pain has interfered with your usual ACTIVITY during the past 30 days:

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57.
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get in a 24-hour period?
During the work/duty week?
4 hours or less
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 or more hours

During weekends/days off?
4 hours or less
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 or more hours

58.
How much sleep do you need (per 24 hours) to feel fully refreshed and perform well?
4 hours or less
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 or more hours

59.
In the past week, how much were you bothered by: Lack of energy because of poor sleep.

60.
Over the past week, how would you rate your satisfaction with your sleep?

61.
How often do you take prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications to help you sleep?

62.

How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
Never
Monthly or less
2 to 4 times a month
2 to 3 times a week
4 or more times a week

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For question "How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?", if answered "Never, hide the following question.

63.
How many standard drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day (on days that you drink)?
1 or 2
3 or 4
5 or 6
7 to 9
10 or more
For question "How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?", if answered "Never, hide the following question.

64.
How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
Never
Less than monthly
Monthly
Weekly
Daily or almost daily

65.
Have you ever regularly used tobacco for 3 or more months?
Yes
No
For question "Have you ever regularly used tobacco for 3 or more months?", if answered "No", go to page 24.

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66.
Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?
I currently smoke cigarettes
I quit! I used to smoke cigarettes
I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis

67.
Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?
I currently smoke cigars
I quit! I used to smoke cigars
I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis

68.
Have you ever used chewing tobacco for 3 or more months?
I currently use chewing tobacco
I quit! I used to use chewing tobacco
I have never used chewing tobacco on a regular basis

69.
Have you ever used other tobacco products for 3 or more months?
I currently use other tobacco
I quit! I used to use other tobacco products
I have never used other tobacco products on a regular basis

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For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I quit! I used to smoke cigarettes, hide the following
question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis,
hide the following question.

70.
What best describes your daily cigarette habit?

For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I quit! I used to smoke cigarettes, hide the following
question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis,
hide the following question.

71.
I have smoked for a total of:

For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I quit! I used to smoke cigars, hide the following question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis, hide the
following question.

72.
What best describes your daily cigar habit?

For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I quit! I used to smoke cigars, hide the following question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis, hide the
following question.

73.
I have smoked for a total of:

For question "Have you ever used chewing tobacco for 3 or more months?", if answered "I quit! I used to use chewing tobacco, hide the
following question.
For question "Have you ever used chewing tobacco for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never used chewing tobacco on a regular
basis, hide the following question.

74.
How frequently do you use smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco or snuff)?
Every day
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Don't use it anymore
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigarettes, hide the following
question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis,
hide the following question.

75.
When you were smoking, what best describes your daily cigarette habit?

For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigarettes, hide the following
question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis,
hide the following question.

76.
I smoked for a total of:

For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigars, hide the following question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis, hide the
following question.

77.
When you were smoking, what best describes your daily cigar habit?

For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigars, hide the following question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis, hide the
following question.

78.
I smoked for a total of:

For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigarettes, hide the following
question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigarettes for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigarettes on a regular basis,
hide the following question.

79.
Please indicate how long it has been since you smoked cigarettes.

For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I currently smoke cigars, hide the following question.
For question "Have you ever smoked cigars for 3 or more months?", if answered "I have never smoked cigars on a regular basis, hide the
following question.

80.
Please indicate how long it has been since you smoked cigars.

81.
How long would you say you've been exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work in your life so far?

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82.
Is your biological father alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
Yes
No
I don't know.

83.
Is your biological mother alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
Yes
No
I don't know.

84.
Which of your family members have had a heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty, or another treatment for physician-diagnosed coronary heart disease
(CHD)?
Sister(s), before the age of 65.
Brother(s), before the age of 55.
One or both parents.
I have no siblings with CHD.
I have no parent with CHD.
I don't know.

85.
Compared with the speed limit, about how fast do you usually drive?
I do not drive.
6 mph or more BELOW the speed limit
1 to 5 mph BELOW the speed limit
I always drive the speed limit
1 to 3 mph OVER the speed limit
4 to 6 mph OVER the speed limit
7 to 9 mph OVER the speed limit
10 to 12 mph OVER the speed limit
13 to 15 mph OVER the speed limit
16 to 17 mph OVER the speed limit
18 mph or more OVER the speed limit

86.
In the next 12 months, do you think you will drive or ride on a motorcycle?
Yes
No

87.

Please enter below the total miles that you will ride on NON-MOTORIZED BICYCLE in the next 12 months. If you NEVER ride a bike, enter 0.
miles

88.
How often do you text while driving?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently

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For question "Is your biological father alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "Yes, hide the following question.
For question "Is your biological father alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "I don't know., hide the following
question.

89.
What was your biological father's age when he died? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
years old
For question "Is your biological father alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "No, hide the following question.
For question "Is your biological father alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "I don't know., hide the following
question.

90.
How old is your biological father? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
years old
For question "Is your biological mother alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "Yes, hide the following question.
For question "Is your biological mother alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "I don't know., hide the following
question.

91.
What was your biological mother's age when she died? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
years old
For question "Is your biological mother alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "No, hide the following question.
For question "Is your biological mother alive? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)", if answered "I don't know., hide the following
question.

92.
How old is your biological mother? (Enter your best guess if you're not sure.)
years old

93.
What is your average blood pressure in mm Hg? If you do not know, do not enter anything.
Systolic
mm Hg

Diastolic
mm Hg

94.
What is your total cholesterol level in mg/dL? If you do not know, do not enter anything.
mg/dL

95.
What is your HDL cholesterol level in mg/dL? If you do not know, select 'I do not know'

96.

Do you have diabetes?
Yes, type 1 diabetes.
Yes, type 2 diabetes, and I take insulin.
Yes, type 2 diabetes, but I do NOT take insulin.
No.

97.
Do you have asthma?
Yes, I currently have asthma.
Yes, I had it as a child.
No.

98.
Which best describes your aspirin intake?
I take baby or low dose aspirin sometimes, but not every day.
I take baby or low dose aspirin every day.
I take regular aspirin sometimes, but less than twice a week.
I take regular aspirin at least twice a week.
I don't regularly take any kind of aspirin.

99.
If you have had a C-reactive protein (CRP) test, what were the results?
Less than 0.125 mg/L
0.125=0.285 mg/L
0.285-0.615 mg/L
Greater than 0.615 mg/L
Don't know
Have not had this test

100.
Please provide your MOST RECENT information. (Pregnant females please enter your pre-pregnancy weight and waist size.)
Weight
lbs

Height
inches

Waist Circumference
inches

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101.
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