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Food Survey at a Community College

Paul MurphyOther Names Have been Withdrawn

The purpose of this report is to explore and examine data about the availability of good quality, affordable, healthy foods that supports healthy eating within a community College.”

Surveys were completed in April 2012 They began in February and March of 2012 Community Class Project Due April 19 2012 The intention was to gather information Share any and all findings with community groups Provide a neutral survey tool Promote the discussion and open up dialogue

What We Did

A total of 107 surveys where done though the college. The surveys were done randomly.”

No targets were tailored 411 was the intent Questions were designed to garner data The goal is to share all 411 Explore the food environment The hope is that others may wish to utilize the 411 to

address their mandates Just the facts of the data

The Survey

59%22%

10%

7%

1%

16-24 25-35 36-45 46-55 56-65

Age group

Support staff

Student

Faculty

Visitor

Other

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

5

91

1

4

2

Self Identified

9%

19%

52%

12%

9%

never often sometimes rarely always

1 Is nutritious, healthy, food available at the college?

25%

8%

30%

36%

1%

never often sometimes rarely always

2 Is food affordable when compared to unhealthy foods?

18%

10%

32%

34%

6%

never often sometimes rarely always

3 Are nutritious food selections available for students in all areas of the college?

4%

31%

15%

7%

44%

never often sometimes rarely always

4 How important is healthy eating to you?

34%

3%

21%

39%

4%

never often sometimes rarely always

5 Would you recommend food from the college to others?

6 Do you think the food environment at the college supports students in their desire to eat a well-balanced,

nutritious meal?

15%

6%

39%

35%

6%

never often sometimes rarely always

58%

4%

10%

26%

2%

never often sometimes rarely always

7 Are you fully informed about the calorie content of all college foods?

8 What would you like to see changed or improved

to your school food environment?

affordability availability quality other improved nutrition0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

82

29

34

5

37

2%

19%

35%10%

35%

never often sometimes rarely always

9 Are you concerned with your health, as it pertains to healthy, affordable, school food

environments?

Do you have any other concerns surrounding the food environment at a community College?

Survey Feedback

Fresh foods way too expensive.2.49 for a can of soup? Seriously? How do students living in residents afford to eat when healthy selections are unavailable? Or when the cafeteria is closed.

There are many healthy low-cost dishes that can be made and offered on the center stage.

Get rid of vending machines and put in some real food nutritious snacks for the students-they deserve it as they are our future-let’s treat them well.

I understand it is a small school, so it is very expensive, but at least use that money to buy quality food. The specials are sub-par. Also, encourage staff to wash their hands {more often}.

There needs to be more healthy and affordable choices in the cafeteria at all times. Better salads healthy soup (no salt) whole wheat choices-more affordable fruits &vegetables.

Question Ten feedback

Healthy Vending Machines

They have a culinary department-so why don’t they use the student’s more-more options available-healthier vegan choices. Lower prices and hot dishes need to be healthier.

Better Prices The food at the college is somewhat costly, but it is healthy. They do have great choices, but it is very expensive. Cafeteria is not opened earlier on weekend mornings. Poor morale problem. Improved freshness and the cafeteria could be open later

for students living in residents. Not much choice and cost

Question Ten Feedback Cont.

Crazy high prices-gross food Poor selection on weekends High prices-stealing from poor ,broke

students More vegetarian options needed The food is overpriced and unhealthy No dietary needs-glutton free sugar free Cost

Feedback

Creating Awareness & Advocacy

Stakeholders

Parents

College/Universities Student Unions Ministries of Education Health Finance Children and Youth

Services Health Canada

Communities

Businesses Child Advocates Health Services Partners in Advocacy Body Image Professionals Food Movements Weight Loss Programs Eating Disorder Groups

Healthy Food Environments

Create a Discussion

Address complex issues and provide support in the front lines of the obesity wars

Advocating for social change

Sharing Information with the community

Promote Health

Promoting education Healthy Food Environments Affordability Accountability De-Stigmatizing Childhood Obesity Good Health

www.obesitythunderbay.ning.com

Better Food

Obese children are not the enemy.

The dream is to conduct a trial on the model called ,shared accountability.

Tackling Blood Pressure Promoting education and

acceptance

Better Health

Promoting childhood obesity peace talks through advocacy, awareness and acceptance.

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