Obesity in America Survey Statistics at Survelum Public Data Bank |
| Data collected: 7 survey responses Click on underlined response options to use corellation filters |
Demographic Information |
Please select the races/ethnicities that you identify yourself with. | ||
| African/Black |  (0; 0%) | |
| Asian | (1; 14%) | |
| European/White | (7; 100%) | |
| Middle Eastern | (0; 0%) | |
| Native American | (0; 0%) | |
| Other | (0; 0%) | |
If you answered 'other' to Question 3, please explain. | |
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Are you affected, to the point where it is a significant issue, by obesity somehow in your daily life? Be it through family, friends, or personally? | ||
| Yes | (1; 14%) | |
| Somewhat | (1; 14%) | |
| No | (5; 71%) | |
| I Prefer Not to Answer | (0; 0%) | |
Obesity in America |
Take a minute to think about your knowledge of the American culture in regards to obesity. On a scale of 1-5 (with '5' being the most), how much do you think you know about said topic? | ||
| 1 | (0; 0%) | |
| 2 | (0; 0%) | |
| 3 | (2; 29%) | |
| 4 | (3; 43%) | |
| 5 | (2; 29%) | |
How much of a problem do you consider obesity in the United States? | ||
| Epidemic | (3; 43%) | |
| Major Issue | (4; 57%) | |
| Problem | (0; 0%) | |
| Small Concern | (0; 0%) | |
| Under Control | (0; 0%) | |
Approximately what percentage of American adults do you think qualify as overweight or obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Overweight is defined as having a Body Mass Index greater than 25. Obese is defined as having a Body Mass Index greater than 30. | ||
| 0 | (0; 0%) | |
| 5 | (0; 0%) | |
| 10 | (0; 0%) | |
| 15 | (0; 0%) | |
| 20 | (0; 0%) | |
| 25 | (0; 0%) | |
| 30 | (2; 29%) | |
| 35 | (0; 0%) | |
| 40 | (1; 14%) | |
| 45 | (0; 0%) | |
| 50 | (0; 0%) | |
| 55 | (1; 14%) | |
| 60 | (1; 14%) | |
| 65 | (2; 29%) | |
| 70 | (0; 0%) | |
| 75 | (0; 0%) | |
| 80 | (0; 0%) | |
| 85 | (0; 0%) | |
| 90 | (0; 0%) | |
| 95 | (0; 0%) | |
| 100 | (0; 0%) | |
Please rate how surprised you are by the following statistic: Over 6 out of 10 adults in the United States were overweight or obese (BMI > 25) in 1999 (statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). | ||
| Very much surprised | (1; 14%) | |
| Somewhat surprised | (1; 14%) | |
| A little surprised | (1; 14%) | |
| Not at all surprised | (4; 57%) | |
Which of the following causes for obesity are the most alarming (check all that apply)? | ||
| Stress | (1; 14%) | |
| Time Constrains | (1; 14%) | |
| Decrease in Physical Activity | (4; 57%) | |
| Lack of Healthy Food Stores | (6; 86%) | |
| Excess of Unhealthy Options | (5; 71%) | |
| Biological Issues | (1; 14%) | |
Which racial background in America do you think has the highest percentage of overweight or obese people? | ||
| African/Black | (5; 71%) | |
| Asian | (0; 0%) | |
| European/White | (2; 29%) | |
| Middle Eastern | (0; 0%) | |
| Native American | (0; 0%) | |
| Other | (0; 0%) | |
On what basis, if any, did you make your decision for Question 6? | |
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Do you think certain racial or ethnic groups are specifically targeted by the marketing campaigns of unhealthy foods? If so, please choose who you think the target audience is. | ||
| Yes, African/Black | (2; 29%) | |
| Yes, Asian | (0; 0%) | |
| Yes, European/White | (1; 14%) | |
| Yes, Middle Eastern | (0; 0%) | |
| Yes, Native American | (1; 14%) | |
| Yes, Other | (0; 0%) | |
| No, nobody is specifically targeted | (5; 71%) | |
What location of American Household do you think has the highest percentage of overweight or obese people? | ||
| Urban | (3; 43%) | |
| Suburban | (3; 43%) | |
| Rural | (1; 14%) | |
Do you agree with the following statement: Food is taught, not acquired. It is passed down from generation to generation, and people generally do not invent their own diet, but inherit the diet of their family and/or community. | ||
| Strongly Agree | (1; 14%) | |
| Somewhat Agree | (4; 57%) | |
| Neutral | (1; 14%) | |
| Somewhat Disagree | (1; 14%) | |
| Strongly Disagree | (0; 0%) | |
Can you name any program, initiative, or plan of the American government that is aimed towards reducing the number of obese people in American society? Please briefly explain any actions you may know of. | |
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Do you think the American government is doing a sufficient job trying to curtail obesity in the United States? | ||
| Yes | (4; 57%) | |
| No | (3; 43%) | |
Please briefly explain what specifically you think needs to be done in order to get the issue of obesity under control. | |
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Out of a possible 100%, how much responsibility is on the individual to maintain their own health to stave off obesity? Please assign a value (adding up to 100%) to each party responsible. For Example: Individual - 34% Family/Friends - 33% Government - 33% | |
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