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Survey Generator Prompt

Please propose survey questions for a survey of Ohio State students' experiences and attitudes toward healthy eating and physical fitness.

 

Microsoft Copilot Response

Here’s a proposed set of survey questions designed to explore Ohio State students’ experiences and attitudes toward healthy eating and physical fitness. The questions are grouped into thematic sections for clarity and flow:

Section 1: Demographics (for context)

  1. What is your current year at Ohio State?
    • First-year undergraduate
    • Sophomore
    • Junior
    • Senior
    • Graduate student
    • Other (please specify)
  2. Where do you currently live?
    • On-campus housing
    • Off-campus housing (alone or with roommates)
    • With family
    • Other (please specify)

Section 2: Eating Habits

  1. How often do you eat meals prepared at home or in your residence?
    • Never
    • 1–2 times per week
    • 3–5 times per week
    • Daily
  2. How often do you eat fruits and vegetables?
    • Rarely or never
    • 1–2 servings per day
    • 3–4 servings per day
    • 5 or more servings per day
  3. What are the biggest challenges you face in eating healthy? (Select all that apply)
    • Cost of healthy food
    • Lack of time to prepare meals
    • Limited access to healthy options
    • Lack of knowledge about nutrition
    • Preference for other foods
    • Other (please specify)
  4. How confident are you in your ability to make healthy food choices?
    • Very confident
    • Somewhat confident
    • Not very confident
    • Not at all confident

Section 3: Physical Activity

  1. On average, how many days per week do you engage in at least 30 minutes of physical activity?
    • 0 days
    • 1–2 days
    • 3–4 days
    • 5 or more days
  2. What types of physical activity do you participate in most often? (Select all that apply)
    • Walking or biking
    • Gym workouts
    • Group fitness classes
    • Intramural or club sports
    • Recreational sports
    • Other (please specify)
  3. What are the biggest barriers to being physically active? (Select all that apply)
    • Lack of time
    • Lack of motivation
    • Lack of access to facilities
    • Physical limitations or health issues
    • Not knowing what to do
    • Other (please specify)

Section 4: Attitudes and Support

  1. How important is healthy eating to you personally?
  • Very important
  • Somewhat important
  • Not very important
  • Not at all important
  1. How important is physical fitness to you personally?
  • Very important
  • Somewhat important
  • Not very important
  • Not at all important
  1. What resources or support would help you improve your health habits? (Open-ended)
  2. Are you aware of any Ohio State programs or resources that support healthy eating or fitness? If yes, which ones? (Open-ended)

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Google Gemini Response

Here's a proposal for survey questions to gather insights into Ohio State students' experiences and attitudes toward healthy eating and physical fitness. This survey aims to be comprehensive, covering various aspects of student life that influence these behaviors.
 

Survey Title:

Ohio State Student Health & Wellness Survey: Eating Habits & Physical Fitness

 

Introduction

"Welcome, Buckeyes! We invite you to participate in this brief survey about your experiences and attitudes toward healthy eating and physical fitness during your time at Ohio State. Your honest feedback is invaluable in helping us understand student wellness needs and potentially improve resources and programs on campus. This survey is anonymous and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your participation!"

Section 1: Demographics & General Well-being

  1. What is your current academic standing?
    • First-Year Undergraduate
    • Second-Year Undergraduate
    • Third-Year Undergraduate
    • Fourth-Year Undergraduate
    • Fifth+ Year Undergraduate
    • Graduate Student
    • Professional Student
  2. What is your gender identity? (Select all that apply)
    • Woman
    • Man
    • Non-binary
    • Prefer to self-describe: _______________
    • Prefer not to say
  3. What is your age?
    • Under 18
    • 18-20
    • 21-23
    • 24-26
    • 27-29
    • 30 or older
  4. How would you describe your current living situation?
    • On-campus dormitory/residence hall
    • Off-campus apartment/house (with roommates)
    • Off-campus apartment/house (living alone)
    • Fraternity/Sorority house
    • Commuting from home
    • Other: _______________
  5. Overall, how would you rate your current physical health?
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Fair
    • Poor
  6. Overall, how would you rate your current mental/emotional well-being?
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Fair
    • Poor

Section 2: Healthy Eating Habits

  1. How would you describe your eating habits on a typical day?
    • Very healthy and balanced
    • Mostly healthy with some indulgences
    • A mix of healthy and unhealthy
    • Mostly unhealthy with some healthy choices
    • Very unhealthy and unbalanced
  2. On average, how many meals do you typically eat per day?
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • More than 3 (Please specify): _______________
  3. How often do you skip meals?
    • Never
    • Rarely (1-2 times per month)
    • Sometimes (1-2 times per week)
    • Often (3-4 times per week)
    • Very Often (5+ times per week)
  4. How many servings of fruits do you consume on a typical day? (One serving is roughly one medium fruit, or 1/2 cup chopped fruit)
    • 0
    • 1-2
    • 3-4
    • 5+
  5. How many servings of vegetables do you consume on a typical day? (One serving is roughly 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked vegetables)
    • 0
    • 1-2
    • 3-4
    • 5+
  6. How often do you consume sugary drinks (e.g., soda, energy drinks, sweetened tea/coffee)?
    • Never
    • Rarely (1-2 times per month)
    • Sometimes (1-2 times per week)
    • Often (3-4 times per week)
    • Very Often (Daily)
  7. Where do you typically eat most of your meals? (Select all that apply)
    • Ohio State dining halls/campus eateries
    • Cooking at home/my residence
    • Off-campus restaurants (sit-down)
    • Fast food restaurants
    • Food delivery services (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats)
    • Grab-and-go options from convenience stores/supermarkets
    • Other: _______________
  8. What factors most influence your food choices? (Rank your top 3, with 1 being the most influential)
    • Cost
    • Convenience/Time
    • Taste
    • Nutritional value
    • Dietary restrictions/allergies
    • Social environment/peer influence
    • Availability of options
    • Mood/Stress levels
    • Sustainability/Ethical concerns
    • Advertising/Marketing
  9. Do you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher)?
    • Yes (Please specify): _______________
    • No
  10. How satisfied are you with the healthy eating options available to you on and around campus?
    • Very Satisfied
    • Satisfied
    • Neutral
    • Dissatisfied
    • Very Dissatisfied
  11. What are the biggest challenges you face in maintaining a healthy diet while at Ohio State? (Select all that apply)
    • Lack of time for meal preparation/planning
    • Cost of healthy food
    • Limited healthy options in dining halls/on campus
    • Lack of cooking facilities/equipment
    • Stress/Academic pressure leading to unhealthy choices
    • Social gatherings/peer influence
    • Lack of knowledge about healthy eating
    • Proximity to unhealthy food options
    • Lack of motivation
    • Other: _______________

Section 3: Physical Fitness

  1. On average, how many days per week do you engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (e.g., brisk walking, jogging, sports, gym workouts)?
    • 0 days
    • 1-2 days
    • 3-4 days
    • 5-6 days
    • 7 days
  2. On average, how many minutes do you spend engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on the days you are active?
    • Less than 30 minutes
    • 30-60 minutes
    • 61-90 minutes
    • 91-120 minutes
    • More than 120 minutes
  3. What types of physical activities do you most frequently engage in? (Select all that apply)
    • Walking/Running/Jogging
    • Weightlifting/Strength training
    • Group fitness classes (e.g., yoga, Zumba, spin)
    • Team sports (e.g., basketball, soccer, volleyball)
    • Individual sports (e.g., swimming, tennis, cycling)
    • Dancing
    • Outdoor activities (e.g., hiking, rock climbing)
    • Intramural/Club sports
    • None
    • Other: _______________
  4. Are you a member of a gym or fitness center on campus (e.g., RPAC, Adventure Recreation Center)?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. If you are NOT a member of a campus gym, please indicate why. (Select all that apply)
    • Not interested in using a gym
    • Prefer other forms of physical activity
    • Cost of membership
    • Too far/inconvenient location
    • Crowded facilities
    • Intimidated by the gym environment
    • Lack of time
    • Unaware of options
    • Other: _______________
  6. What are your primary fitness goals? (Select all that apply)
    • Weight management (loss/gain)
    • Muscle gain/Strength improvement
    • Improved cardiovascular health/Endurance
    • Stress reduction/Mental well-being
    • Increased energy levels
    • Improved body image/Confidence
    • Social interaction/Fun
    • Injury prevention/Rehabilitation
    • General health maintenance
    • None
    • Other: _______________
  7. How satisfied are you with the physical activity opportunities and facilities available to you on and around campus?
    • Very Satisfied
    • Satisfied
    • Neutral
    • Dissatisfied
    • Very Dissatisfied
  8. What are the biggest challenges you face in maintaining a regular physical fitness routine while at Ohio State? (Select all that apply)
    • Lack of time due to academics/work
    • Lack of motivation
    • Lack of knowledge about effective workouts
    • Cost of fitness activities/equipment
    • Limited access to facilities/equipment
    • Social pressure/Lack of accountability
    • Feeling self-conscious/Intimidated
    • Injuries/Physical limitations
    • Poor weather conditions
    • Lack of enjoyable activities
    • Other: _______________

Section 4: Attitudes & Perceptions

  1. How important do you believe healthy eating is to your overall academic success at Ohio State?
    • Very Important
    • Important
    • Moderately Important
    • Slightly Important
    • Not Important
  2. How important do you believe physical fitness is to your overall academic success at Ohio State?
    • Very Important
    • Important
    • Moderately Important
    • Slightly Important
    • Not Important
  3. How well do you feel Ohio State supports students in maintaining healthy eating habits?
    • Very well
    • Adequately
    • Somewhat poorly
    • Very poorly
    • Unsure
  4. How well do you feel Ohio State supports students in engaging in physical fitness?
    • Very well
    • Adequately
    • Somewhat poorly
    • Very poorly
    • Unsure
  5. Which of the following resources or services, if available or improved, would most help you improve your healthy eating habits? (Select up to 3)
    • More affordable healthy meal options on campus
    • Expanded healthy dining hall options
    • Nutrition workshops/cooking classes
    • Personalized nutrition counseling
    • Easier access to fresh produce on campus
    • Meal planning tools/apps
    • Peer support groups for healthy eating
    • More transparent nutritional information for campus food
    • Education on budgeting for healthy food
    • None of the above
  6. Which of the following resources or services, if available or improved, would most help you improve your physical fitness? (Select up to 3)
    • More affordable gym memberships/free access
    • Expanded and less crowded campus fitness facilities
    • More diverse and accessible group fitness classes
    • Personal training services
    • Easier access to outdoor recreation spaces
    • More intramural/club sports opportunities
    • Motivation/accountability programs
    • Information on exercise routines for different goals
    • Support for overcoming physical barriers to exercise
    • None of the above
  7. What is the single most impactful change Ohio State could make to support student wellness in terms of healthy eating and physical fitness? (Open-ended text box)

Section 5: Optional Additional Information

  1. Would you be interested in participating in future focus groups or interviews about student wellness at Ohio State?
    • Yes (If Yes, please provide your Ohio State email address: _______________ )
    • No

Thank You! "Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help us better understand and address the wellness needs of Ohio State students."