Factors affecting food selection

[anniekg]

I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this, but here goes...

Hi, I'm doing a food tech assignment for school where I need to analyse the factors affecting the food choices of fitness enthusiasts. The assignment requires me to survey 20 fitness enthusiasts, so I was wondering if some of you could help me complete this survey. I've posted it on a few other forums, but I haven't quite reached twenty people yet. (The survey is slightly long, but bear with me please.)
I really really do appreciate your time and your help. Thank you!! :]

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1. How many hours on average do you exercise per week?

2. What type(s) of exercise do you do? (e.g. Running, sit ups, weights, etc.)

3. Approx. how long is each of your work out sessions?

4. Do you monitor your nutritional intake? Yes/ No

5. Briefly describe what you usually eat for breakfast. (e.g. Protein shake, 2 pieces of fruit, bowl of Sultana Bran with milk, etc.)

6. Briefly describe what you usually eat for lunch. (e.g. Cheese, ham, tomato and avocado sandwich with mayonnaise, etc.)

7. Briefly describe what an average dinner meal would be for you. (e.g. Two bowls of rice with pork and stir-fried vegetables, etc.)

8. What are your main sources of protein? (Supplements can be included)

9. What are your main sources of carbohydrates?

10. What snacks do you usually have throughout the day? (e.g. Snack bars, fruit, etc.)

11. Approx. how much water do you drink every day?

12. Does your religion or culture affect your food selection? Yes/ No

13. Where is the majority of your food bought from?
a) Supermarket chain b) Grocers c) Food Markets d) Other (please name)

14. Do you have a budget on your meals? Yes/ No

15. How often do you eat out or order take away per week?
a) Never b) 1–3 times c) 4–7 times d) More than 7 times

16. Do you purchase your food based on price or quality?
a) Price b) Quality c) Both

17. Which of the following factors do you think affects your choice of food the most?
a) Level of activity b) Allergy/ intolerance c) Religion d) Budget e) Price and Quality f) Location g) Other (please name)

[tjwood]

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1. How many hours on average do you exercise per week?

Typically about 4 hr weights, 3 hr cardio (cycling)

2. What type(s) of exercise do you do? (e.g. Running, sit ups, weights, etc.)

Seem above

3. Approx. how long is each of your work out sessions?

Weights: 1hr 15 min. Cardio: 45 min.

4. Do you monitor your nutritional intake? Yes/ No

I pay attention to what I eat but don't normally do any calculations...

5. Briefly describe what you usually eat for breakfast. (e.g. Protein shake, 2 pieces of fruit, bowl of Sultana Bran with milk, etc.)

1 glass apple juice, 1 cup oatmeal, small handful of raisins or berries, fresh milk, cup of coffee

6. Briefly describe what you usually eat for lunch. (e.g. Cheese, ham, tomato and avocado sandwich with mayonnaise, etc.)

Varies but usually a big salad with a good chunk of bread, and an apple.
Today I have bell pepper, tomato, chickpea and Cheshire cheese salad with crusty white bread. More often than not I have wholemeal bread.

7. Briefly describe what an average dinner meal would be for you. (e.g. Two bowls of rice with pork and stir-fried vegetables, etc.)

Big bowl of pasta or rice, about 150 g meat in vegetable sauce. e.g. spaghetti bolognese/meatballs/chili con carne/curry etc.

8. What are your main sources of protein? (Supplements can be included)

Beef, chicken, occasionally pork or lamb, cheese, milk, eggs, yogurt, quark, grains (e.g. bread and pasta), peanuts/peanut butter, pulses. No supplements.

9. What are your main sources of carbohydrates?

Bread, pasta, rice, noodles, potatoes, fruit/veg/fruit juice, dairy, glucose in homemade pwo shake, the occasional cake or other sweet treat.

10. What snacks do you usually have throughout the day? (e.g. Snack bars, fruit, etc.)

Handful of peanuts mid morning, oatmeal with hot water mid afternoon, half-pound tub of quark before bed.

11. Approx. how much water do you drink every day?

Lots. Probably over 4 litres.

12. Does your religion or culture affect your food selection? Yes/ No

No

13. Where is the majority of your food bought from?
a) Supermarket chain b) Grocers c) Food Markets d) Other (please name)

Supermarket chain

14. Do you have a budget on your meals? Yes/ No

Not specifically, though I try not to spend too much on food, I do like to buy reasonable quality ingredients and cook myself.

15. How often do you eat out or order take away per week?
a) Never b) 1–3 times c) 4–7 times d) More than 7 times

Maybe once every 2-3 weeks?

16. Do you purchase your food based on price or quality?
a) Price b) Quality c) Both

Both

17. Which of the following factors do you think affects your choice of food the most?
a) Level of activity b) Allergy/ intolerance c) Religion d) Budget e) Price and Quality f) Location g) Other (please name)

Level of activity determines quantity. Price and quality determines what I eat.

[Deviation]

1. How many hours on average do you exercise per week?
4 hours of weights; 2 hours cardio

2. What type(s) of exercise do you do? (e.g. Running, sit ups, weights, etc.)
Running, weightlifting (I group ab work in with weight lifting)

3. Approx. how long is each of your work out sessions?
Roughly an hour

4. Do you monitor your nutritional intake? Yes/ No

5. Briefly describe what you usually eat for breakfast. (e.g. Protein shake, 2 pieces of fruit, bowl of Sultana Bran with milk, etc.)
Training Days: ~72g Protein (pre & post workout combined), 6 eggs (3 whites, 3 whole), 3/4c oatmeal with berries & almonds

Non-Training Days: 24g Protein, Cereal (typically Fiber One), 4 eggs (2 whites, 2 yolks)

6. Briefly describe what you usually eat for lunch. (e.g. Cheese, ham, tomato and avocado sandwich with mayonnaise, etc.)
Pork Rinds and Peanut Butter (j/k)
8oz chicken breast/steak/salmon, veggies (broccoli/carrots/asparagus/etc)

7. Briefly describe what an average dinner meal would be for you. (e.g. Two bowls of rice with pork and stir-fried vegetables, etc.)
No such thing for me. I keep it within my limits for the day.

8. What are your main sources of protein? (Supplements can be included)
Protein powder, chicken, steak, salmon, eggs

9. What are your main sources of carbohydrates?
Granola, glyco-maize (on training days), cereals

10. What snacks do you usually have throughout the day? (e.g. Snack bars, fruit, etc.)
Almonds/pistachios, cottage cheese, occasional Clif Builder Bar

11. Approx. how much water do you drink every day?
Over a gallon

12. Does your religion or culture affect your food selection? Yes/ No

13. Where is the majority of your food bought from?
a) Supermarket chain b) Grocers c) Food Markets d) Other (please name)
(not sure of the difference in the first three?)

14. Do you have a budget on your meals? Yes/ No

15. How often do you eat out or order take away per week?
a) Never b) 1–3 times c) 4–7 times d) More than 7 times

16. Do you purchase your food based on price or quality?
a) Price b) Quality c) Both

17. Which of the following factors do you think affects your choice of food the most?
a) Level of activity b) Allergy/ intolerance c) Religion d) Budget e) Price and Quality f) Location g) Other (please name)

[mrwright]

1. How many hours on average do you exercise per week?
4 hours of weights, anywhere from 0-10 hours of cardio (football)
2. What type(s) of exercise do you do? (e.g. Running, sit ups, weights, etc.)
weights, football
3. Approx. how long is each of your work out sessions?
1 hour
4. Do you monitor your nutritional intake? Yes/ No
no
5. Briefly describe what you usually eat for breakfast. (e.g. Protein shake, 2 pieces of fruit, bowl of Sultana Bran with milk, etc.)
anything from bacon, eggs, cereal, toast
6. Briefly describe what you usually eat for lunch. (e.g. Cheese, ham, tomato and avocado sandwich with mayonnaise, etc.)
some sort of potato, some fish/chicken/steak, peas, carrots, bread
7. Briefly describe what an average dinner meal would be for you. (e.g. Two bowls of rice with pork and stir-fried vegetables, etc.)
beef burger, cherries, yogurt, banana
8. What are your main sources of protein? (Supplements can be included)
chicken, fish, egg, milk, mass gainer
9. What are your main sources of carbohydrates?
potatos, mass gainer
10. What snacks do you usually have throughout the day? (e.g. Snack bars, fruit, etc.)
mass gainer, banana, yogurt,
11. Approx. how much water do you drink every day?
a litre or 2
12. Does your religion or culture affect your food selection? Yes/ No
no
13. Where is the majority of your food bought from?
a) Supermarket chain b) Grocers c) Food Markets d) Other (please name)
supermarket
14. Do you have a budget on your meals? Yes/ No
no
15. How often do you eat out or order take away per week?
a) Never b) 1–3 times c) 4–7 times d) More than 7 times
B
16. Do you purchase your food based on price or quality?
a) Price b) Quality c) Both
price
17. Which of the following factors do you think affects your choice of food the most?
a) Level of activity b) Allergy/ intolerance c) Religion d) Budget e) Price and Quality f) Location g) Other (please name)
Location
if i'm out and about i generally eat less/nothing or whatever i can get.

[ReidWilson]

Hi,

Do your clothes not fit you anymore? Do you now wear sweatpants all of the time? It's easy to gain weight considering the quality and quantity of cafeteria food, late night pizza, late night snacking and beer parties that are readily available. You ought to be able to make healthier food choices and maintain an exercise regimen to shed some weight.

Regards.
Reid Wilson

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