Teen Eating Habits

The problem of adolescent obesity has grown considerably in the last few years. We want to know how parents perceive the eating habits of their teens. This quick poll is designed ONLY for parents of children in their teenage years. Please do not participate if you do not meet this criteria.

Tuesday, August 9

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With regards to overall health, which of the following health issues does your male teen(s) appear to be concerned about (click all that apply):
Not being physically fit
Being overweight
Being underweight
Stress/Anxiety
Eating nutritious foods
Getting sick
Eating natural or organic foods
Eating vegetarian
None of the above apply to my male teenager(s)

With regards to overall health, which of the following health issues does your female teen(s) appear to be concerned about (click all that apply):
Not being physically fit
Being overweight
Being underweight
Stress/Anxiety
Eating nutritious foods
Getting sick
Eating natural or organic foods
Eating vegetarian
None of the above applies to my teenage female(s)

What does your teen eat? (click all that apply):
What I (parent/guardian) prepare for them or buy at the supermarket
What is served at school or available in vending machines
What is quick (i.e. fast food, convenience store foods)
They prepare their own meals at home

Which of the following influences effect the way your teen eats? (click all that apply):
What I (parent/guardian) buy and prepare
What is served at school or available in vending machines
What is quick
What their friends eat
What is nutritious
What is natural
What is advertised on television

Which of the following statements best reflects the way your male teen feels about his weight?:
Overweight
Underweight
Normal

Which of the following statements best reflects the way your female teen feels about her weight?:
Overweight
Underweight
Normal

What is the average number of meals or snacks your teen eats per day?:
1
2
3
4
5 or more

Where does your teen eat breakfast the most?:
At home, or brings something prepared at home
At the school cafeteria
At a fast food restaurant
At a non fast food restaurant
"On the go"
At friends' houses
Does not eat this meal

Where does your teen eat lunch the most?:
At home, or brings something prepared at home
At the school cafeteria
At a fast food restaurant
At a non fast food restaurant
"On the go"
At friends' houses
Does not eat this meal

Where does your teen eat dinner the most?:
At home
At the school cafeteria
At a fast food restaurant
At a non fast food restaurant
"On the go"
At friends' houses
Does not eat this meal

Has your teen been on a special diet plan in the last year?:
Yes
No

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