Investigation of Clemson University and Public Dietary Practices

Title:  Survey of Clemson University Freshman Females to Determine Nutrition Information Needs

Team Mentor:

Mrs. Rita Haliena, Senior Lecturer
Dept. Food Science & Human Nutrition

Team Member Spring 2009:  Susan Butler, Chrystal Haire, Carmen Hines, Meredith Karabinos, Katy Reese, Kristin Rushton, Kathryn Shearouse, Kaitlin Sloop, Shawn Thomas, Susan Tucker

This creative inquiry team gathered and assessed the nutritional and physical habits of freshmen females on Clemson's campus. For adequate evaluation, a sixteen question survey was developed and distributed to all freshmen females. The results gathered from the survey are being used to develop a brochure focused on healthy eating on campus.