Responses

No. (%)

Pre-Survey

(n = 95)

Post-Survey

(n = 94)

% Change in Correct Answer from Pre-Survey to Post-Survey

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