Food Survey Research - Community College -Slide Share

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• 1. Food Survey at a Community College Paul Murphy Other Names Have been Withdrawn
• 2. What We DidThe purpose of this report is to explore and examine data aboutthe availability of good quality, affordable, healthy foods thatsupports healthy eating within a community College.”Surveys were completed in April 2012They began in February and March of 2012Community Class Project Due April 19 2012The intention was to gather informationShare any and all findings with community groupsProvide a neutral survey toolPromote the discussion and open up dialogue
• 3. The SurveyA total of 107 surveys where done though the college. Thesurveys were done randomly.”No targets were tailored411 was the intentQuestions were designed to garner dataThe goal is to share all 411Explore the food environmentThe hope is that others may wish to utilize the 411 toaddress their mandatesJust the facts of the data
• 4. Age group16-24 25-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 1% 8% 10% 22% 59%
• 5. Self Identified Other 2 Visitor 4 Faculty 1 Student 91Support staff 5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
• 6. 1 Is nutritious, healthy, food available at the college? never often sometimes rarely always 9% 9% 11% 19% 52%
• 7. 2 Is food affordable when compared to unhealthy foods? never often sometimes rarely always 1% 25% 36% 8% 30%
• 8. 3 Are nutritious food selections available for students in all areas of the college? never often sometimes rarely always 6% 18% 34% 10% 32%
• 9. 4 How important is healthy eating to you? never often sometimes rarely always 4% 31% 43% 15% 7%
• 10. 5 Would you recommend food from the college to others? never often sometimes rarely always 4% 34% 39% 3% 20%
• 11. 6 Do you think the food environment at the college supports students in their desire to eat a well-balanced, nutritious meal? never often sometimes rarely always 6% 15% 6% 35% 38%
• 12. 7 Are you fully informed about the calorie content of all college foods? never often sometimes rarely always 2% 26% 58% 10% 4%
• 13. 8 What would you like to see changed or improved to your ? school food environment90 828070605040 37 34 29302010 5 0 affordability availability quality other improved nutrition
• 14. 9 Are you concerned with your health, as it pertains to healthy, affordable, school food environments? never often sometimes rarely always 2% 19% 35% 10% 34%
• 15. Survey FeedbackDo you have any other concerns surrounding the foodenvironment at a community College?
• 16. Question Ten feedbackFresh foods way too expensive.2.49 for a can of soup? Seriously? How dostudents living in residents afford to eat when healthy selections areunavailable? Or when the cafeteria is closed.There are many healthy low-cost dishes that can be made and offered onthe center stage.Get rid of vending machines and put in some real food nutritious snacks forthe 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 thatmoney to buy quality food. The specials are sub-par. Also, encourage staff towash their hands {more often}.There needs to be more healthy and affordable choices in the cafeteria at alltimes. Better salads healthy soup (no salt) whole wheat choices-moreaffordable fruits &vegetables.
• 17. Healthy Vending Machines
• 18. Question Ten Feedback Cont.They have a culinary department-so why don’t they use thestudent’s more-more options available-healthier vegan choices.Lower prices and hot dishes need to be healthier.Better PricesThe 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 forstudents living in residents.Not much choice and cost
• 19. FeedbackCrazy high prices-gross foodPoor selection on weekendsHigh prices-stealing from poor ,broke studentsMore vegetarian options neededThe food is overpriced and unhealthyNo dietary needs-glutton free sugar freeCost
• 20. Creating Awareness & Advocacy
• 21. Stakeholders Parents CommunitiesCollege/Universities BusinessesStudent Unions Child Advocates Health ServicesMinistries of Education Partners in AdvocacyHealth Body Image ProfessionalsFinance Food MovementsChildren and Youth Services Weight Loss ProgramsHealth Canada Eating Disorder Groups
• 22. Healthy Food Environments Create a Discussion Promote HealthAddress complex issues and Promoting educationprovide support in the front Healthy Foodlines of the obesity wars EnvironmentsAdvocating for social change AffordabilitySharing Information with the Accountabilitycommunity De-Stigmatizing Childhood Obesity Good Health
• 23. www.obesitythunderbay.ning.com Better Food Better HealthObese children are not the Promoting childhood obesityenemy. peace talks throughThe dream is to conduct a trial advocacy, awareness andon the model called ,shared acceptance.accountability. paulmurphy@obesitythunderbTackling Blood Pressure ay.caPromoting education andacceptance
• 24. Thank you for your time.