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James Matens
Elizabeth Phan
Durwood Price
Joshua Williams
variety in food choice does a student have on campus? we must first utilize several
diverse methods of research. The methods and instruments of research we wish to use are
surveys, interviews, and online menus of the campus dining halls. The conduction of
these surveys and interviews will begin on the week of April 6th, 2015. The purpose of
our survey is to determine in a broader consensus of the eating habits and preferences
over a large group of 25 to 50 random persons who attend UNC Charlotte. From the
survey questions pertaining to personal details such as height and weight, we can
generate anonymous BMI (body mass index) quantitative data.
Our interview questions will be conducted to obtain a detailed consensus on
personal preferences (eating habits/which foods suit them best), from 15-25 individuals.
The feedback from our interviews will hopefully provide detailed data discussing the
consumers opinion, for example, how their eating habits have changed since attending,
and if they believe they are healthier now than prior to attending college. As one may see,
this data should provide a more detailed response than those of the broad survey
questions.
Furthermore, we will be observing the eating habits within the dining halls in
hope to find even more correlation between health and the style in which students eat on
campus. (Buffet dining style within the dining halls lead to larger portion consumption
eventually leading to a higher obesity rate). This method of observation will provide us
with first-hand primary accounts of dining hall setups, food choices, and the styles of
dining.
3. How have your eating habits changed since you began attending UNC Charlotte?
4. What do you think the dining services could do differently to best suit students
restrictions among food?
6. In your opinion, do you think you are healthier now than prior to attending UNC
Charlotte?
(54 - 57)
(58 - 511)
(60 - 63)
( 64 and taller)
10. What is your weight range? (less than 100) (100 - 120) (120 - 140) (140 160)
(160 -180) (180 - 200)
(200 +)
11. How often do you exercise per week? (0)
(1-2)
(3-4)
(5-7)
(7+)
Another secondary research method we would like to use is Marion Nestles Pushing Soft
Drinks article. We would like to use this article because it contains detailed facts relating
obesity and and the way people eat. Pushing Soft Drinks will provide our group with
supporting details on the topic of food choices and how they relate to health status.