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published on 10/08/04
Survey: Student Habits and Perceptions
The Miscellany News recently conducted a survey of Vassar students in order to gauge their opinion on Nutrition and Fitness at the College. Out of 501 students solicited at random, approximately 150 individuals responded. The survey was conducted by surveymonkey.com and all the responses were anonymous.
How often do you go to the gym?
12.5% - 5 or more times a week
36.8% - 2-4 times a week
9.9% - Once a week
17.8% - Rarely
23.7& - Never
Do you participate in athletics on campus (teams or intramurals)?
43.9% - Yes
56.1% - No
Have you evern contacted the Vassar nutritionist or worked with a counselor on nutrition?
8% - Yes, Vassar Nutritionist
9.3% - Yes, off-campus Nutritionist
83.3% - No
Are you happy with your current weight?
60.7% -Yes
40.3% - No
Are you currently trying to lose weight?
37.1% - Yes
63.6% - No
Are you currently trying to change your eating habits?
60.9% - Yes
39.1% - No
Comments posted do not represent the opinions of The Miscellany News, its staff, or Vassar College. The Miscellany News reserves the right to withhold or remove comments which contain false information, are inappropriate or irrelevant to the article printed above, or are otherwise objectionable.
Alumnae/i posters are strongly encouraged to include their class year with their name. The maximum length for comments is approximately 100 words; longer responses should be submitted as letters to the editor to misc@vassar.edu. More information about our letters policy can be found on our Policies page.
Alumnae/i posters are strongly encouraged to include their class year with their name. The maximum length for comments is approximately 100 words; longer responses should be submitted as letters to the editor to misc@vassar.edu. More information about our letters policy can be found on our Policies page.
