Table 2: Knowledge-based questions and responses. Correct answer choices are indicated in bold font.
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Responses No. (%) |
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Pre-Survey (n = 95) |
Post-Survey (n = 94) |
% Change in Correct Answer from Pre-Survey to Post-Survey |
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1) Approximately how many adults in the United States struggle with obesity? |
70% 50% 40% 20% |
56 (58.9%) 22 (23.2%) 17 (17.9%) 0 (0 %) |
27 (28.7%) 23 (24.5%) 43 (45.7%) 1 (1.1%) |
+27.8 |
2) What is obesity generally defined as? |
BMI ≥ 40 BMI ≥ 35 BMI ≥ 30 BMI ≥ 25 |
17 (17.9%) 37 (38.9%) 34 (35.8%) 7 (7.4%) |
13 (13.8%) 11 (11.7%) 64 (68.1%) 6 (6.4%) |
+32.3 |
3) What other diseases is obesity a risk factor for? Select all that apply: |
Type 2 Diabetes Some Cancers Heart Disease Osteoarthritis Reproductive Issues High Blood Pressure |
92 (96.8%) 58 (61.1%) 88 (92.6%) 58 (61.1%) 61 (64.2%) 88 (92.6%) |
90 (95.7%) 85 (90.4%) 91 (96.8%) 69 (73.4%) 76 (80.9%) 90 (95.7%) |
+15.4 |
4) Which of the following is a useful tool that can be used to create a balanced meal? |
Dish Method Bowl Method Plate Method |
5 (5.3%) 5 (5.3%) 85 (89.5%) |
2 (2.1%) 2 (2.1%) 90 (95.7%) |
+6.2 |
5) Using the plate method, which of the following is the recommended percentage for fruit and non-starchy vegetable consumption? |
50% 20% 15% 30% |
18 (18.9%) 30 (31.6%) 12 (12.6%) 35 (36.8%) |
53 (56.4%) 20 (21.3%) 7 (7.5%) 14 (14.9%) |
+37.5 |
6) According to the CDC, how many hours of sleep should the average adult get each night to decrease the risk of developing obesity? |
≥ 5 Hours ≥ 6 Hours ≥ 7 Hours ≥ 10 Hours |
2 (2.1%) 14 (14.7%) 76 (80%) 3 (3.2%) |
5 (5.3%) 7 (7.4%) 78 (83%) 4 (4.3%) |
+3.0 |
7) Which of the following can lead to sleep disruptions? |
Drinking Alcohol Exercising in the Morning Eating Light Meals for Dinner |
73 (76.8%) 0 (0%)
22 (23.2%) |
90 (95.7%) 2 (2.1%)
2 (2.1%) |
+18.9 |
8) The CDC recommends adults partake in how many minutes of moderate exercise each week? |
150 Minutes 60 Minutes 180 Minutes 30 Minutes |
23 (24.2%) 21 (22.1%) 39 (41.1%) 12 (12.6%) |
76 (80.9%) 7 (7.4%) 10 (10.6%) 1 (1.1%) |
+56.7 |
9) What percentage of US adults meet the CDC recommendations for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities? |
40% 35% 30% 25% |
9 (9.5%) 34 (35.8%) 23 (24.2%) 29 (30.5%) |
13 (13.8%) 14 (14.9%) 31 (33%) 36 (38.3%) |
+7.8 |
10) How can partaking in regular exercise be beneficial to our health? Select all that apply: |
Reduced Anxiety Promoting Bone Health Prevention of Weight Gain Reduced Risk of Developing Dementia Improved Sleep Quality |
85 (89.5%) 81 (85.3%)
80 (84.2%)
70 (73.7%)
83 (87.4%) |
86 (91.5%) 87 (92.6%)
89 (94.7%)
74 (78.7%)
88 (93.6%) |
+10.3 |