Survey Analysis

Based on my survey results, the male specimen over estimated how much protein, weight training, and aerobic training a person should have. The females tended to under estimate these numbers. This is understandable because males consume protein in loads and want it to get “swole”. Males also lift more often than females in high school, therefore the days a week to weight train are overestimated. Most people thought that a banana contained the most fiber; however, the correct answer was raspberries. There was no variation based on gender for this category, and I do not understand why someone would choose banana, that obviously has the most potassium not fiber. Males also projected a higher consumption of water than females. Mostly the males answered in higher numbers for exercise and nutrients and females answered lower. When I asked what people do to maintain a healthy lifestyle, almost everyone said they exercise and try to eat healthy. This is good to know students are maintaining a good lifestyle. When I asked how students could change their lifestyle to make them healthier, many answered “eat more fruit”, or “watch less TV”. These are good answers because they understand what needs to be changed to become healthier and happier.