Conclusion response to questionnaire
I think the reason that only 50% said they do eat their 5 a day and 50% said that they don’t is because there are so many cheaper and easier alternatives to eat which aren’t healthy and some people may think that those unhealthy foods taste better. Not surprising that everyone knew what 5 a day was because it does get spoken and mentioned a lot by different people for example in schools. Furthermore 50% of students also said they eat unhealthy food and 50% don’t, this was a surprising outcome as I expected more to be on the unhealthy side.
Similarly, lots of people said that they add extra salt on their food, however there are so many health risks especially with salt that not many teenagers now about. Another question I asked was if people eat more chocolate than they do fruit, 5 people said they do eat more chocolate and 1 person said no, this is the result I expected at the start as there are so many unhealthier options which to some people to taste better and are promoted/advertised alot more than fruit and vegetables.
For more people to eat more fruit and vegetables I think they need to know the health risks that these unhealthy foods cause as they are packed with salt, fat , sugar, which are things we should cut down on. It should also be more advertise in places and on TV as more people will see it, rather than unhealthy foods always on advertisements.
When making the meal I will add lots of variety so it’s suitable for people. I will add carbohydrates like potatoes or pasta, some meat or fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables. I will use healthy cooking methods to ensure the food is healthier and has less fat.
Manisha