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Paul MurphyOther Names Have been Withdrawn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.
Thank you for your time.