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The quiz asks 15 questions about diet, exercise and other lifestyle habits - including alcohol and fish consumption
Was created by Professor Martyn Caplin, cancer expert and gastroenterologist at London's Royal Free Hospital
Professor Caplin says a poor diet causes up to 10% of cancers directly and 25% when obesity is included

By Madlen Davies for MailOnline

Published: 06:37 EST, 20 October 2015 | Updated: 09:30 EST, 20 October 2015

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Do you want to find out how healthy you are?

A new quiz reveals how your risk of serious diseases compares to the average.

The 15-point test asks questions about diet and lifestyle that can raise or lower the risk of diseases affecting the body's organs, including heart disease, cancers, bowel and liver problems.

The test was created in association with Professor Martyn Caplin, a cancer expert and consultant gastroenterologist at London’s Royal Free Hospital.

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The 15-point quiz asks questions about diet and lifestyle choices that can both raise or lower the risk of contracting serious diseases

He said: ‘Diet may be associated with the cause of around 10 per cent of all cancers and, if one includes obesity, even up to 25 per cent of all cancers.’

The World Cancer Research Fund says scientists estimate that about a third of the 13 most common cancers in the UK could be prevented through improved diet, physical activity and body weight.

As part of the quiz, people are asked about their Body Mass Index (BMI), smoking, exercise levels and if they are female, whether they have ever breastfed.

Other questions concern a person's diet, including their alcohol intake, and red meat consumption - as these can increase the likelihood of disease.

They are also asked about foods that can lower the risk, including oily fish, fruit and vegetables and foods including tomatoes, pomegranates, turmeric, wholegrains and seeds.

The quiz also takes into account genetic factors, asking whether a person, or their close relative carries the BCRA gene mutation, which raises the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

It also asks whether a person has had suffered from health conditions including polyps in the bowel, chronic hepatitis, diabetes, breast cancer, which can increase the risk of suffering from other diseases.

After completing the questionnaire, users are told whether they have low, average or a high risk of serious disease compared to the average.

They are also told which areas of the body might be most at risk, and recommended which foods or supplements might help.

After completing the questionnaire, users are told whether they have low, average or a high risk of serious diseases compared to the average as well as which organs might be most at risk

For example, the quiz advises some people to focus on the wellbeing of their pancreas, and says this group should follow a diet high in turmeric, green tea and selenium.

It recommends a supplement for people who find ‘getting these compounds in the right concentration difficult.’

In terms of cancer prevention, the World Cancer Research Fund does not advise taking supplements.

Its website says: ‘The best scientific evidence shows that taking high-dose supplements of some nutrients can affect your risk of different cancers in unpredictable ways.

‘Some high-dose supplements may even be harmful to your health.

‘That’s why we advise against using dietary supplements for cancer prevention and recommend that, for most people, the best source of nutrition is a healthy diet.’

While the quiz was developed using Professor Caplin's expertise, it's makers warn it is not a validated medical tool and individuals should always ask their doctors for diagnosis, treatment and answers to personal health questions.

The test was created by dietandcancer.co.uk a website made by supplements brand Profbiotics.