2011 Meat Consumption Survey

The Sheldon Iowa High School Animal Science Class is conducting research regarding consumers' eating tendencies.
We are currently studying trends in meat consumption by the average person.
We would appreciate your input in completing the following survey. Thank you for taking the time to assist us in our research.
Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Please choose your appropriate age group.*
    10-14
    15-18
    19-25
    26-40
    41-65
    66+


  1. Please indicate your gender.*
    Male
    Female


  1. Indicate your household size.*
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   10 or more
     


  1. Please choose your current type of residence.  *


  1. Rank the following products according to your taste preference.
    1= Best*
        1 2 3 4 5   N/A (vegetarian)
    Beef    
    Poultry (Chicken, Turkey, etc.)    
    Fish    
    Lamb    
    Pork    


  1. Does your household purchase organic meat? (without additives)*
    Yes
    No


  1. If you answered yes to the previous question, are you willing to pay a higher price for organic meat?
    Yes
    No


  1. When sitting down at the dinner table, I often think about the safety of the food products I am about to consume.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Do you frequently use a meat thermometer when cooking?*
    Yes
    No


  1. When ordering a steak at my favorite restaurant, I usually have it prepared:*
    Rare
    Medium Rare
    Medium
    Medium Well
    Well Done


  1. Approximately, how many times per week do you consume a meat product?*
    0
    1-3
    4-7
    8-10
    11-14
    15-18
    19-21


  1. When the RARITY of food contamination occurs, at what point in the production process do you think it happens most often?*
    Retail
    Wholesale
    Processing/Packaging
    Producer


  1. Red meat consumption is a major factor of heart disease.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. When choosing a beef steak, I would prefer:*
    Sirloin
    Prime Rib
    T-Bone
    New York Strip
    Fillet Mignon
    Round Steak
    No Preference


  1. When ordering your meal at a restaurant, what is the most important aspect? 1=Best*
        1 2 3 4 5
    Price  
    Taste  
    Health  
    Presentation  
    Aroma  


  1. As far as I can tell, producers of our food supply are taking proper care of the animals they produce and are consequently producing a safe product for consumption.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. In recent times, we have heard discussion of Mad Cow Disease and H1N1 (Swine Flu). My awareness of these two diseases influences my purchasing decisions with beef and pork.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Approximately, how much time do you have to prepare for your evening meal on average?*
    15 minutes or less
    16-30 minutes
    31-60 minutes
    61 minutes or more


  1. Would you rather purchase:*
    A smaller quantity of higher quality meat.
    A higher quantity of lower quality meat.
    N/A


  1. When you order a #5 Double Quarter Pounder Medium Value Meal with all the condiments and a Sprite at McDonald's, how many calories do you think it contains?*
    865
    1157
    1310
    1653