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Hannah Short

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Hey!
I am a A- level food tech student and am currently doing a coursework project for diabetics, in which I hope to design a meal/pudding that will be aimed at diabetics (e.g. contain certain minerals, vitamins that may be lacking, low GI content, low fat, sugar etc...). At the moment I am really struggling to find people with diabetes who could fill in a questionnaire that would help me in completing my work.
I would be most grateful if anyone could complete it or give me any advice on being diabetic and catering for food and nutritional needs. Thanks Hannah

Questionnaire

What gender are you?
Male Female

What age group do you belong to?
16-20 years 21-25 years
26-30 years 31-35 years
36-40 years 40 years+

What type of diabetics are you?
Type 1 (insulin dependent):
Type 2 (non- insulin dependent):

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
A few months 1-3years 3-6 years 6 years plus

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
Yes No

If yes, please state;


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes No

If so why? …………………………

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
Yes No

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
Yes No

If so why?

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
Yes No

If yes please specify;

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)


Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
Yes No


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter Main Desserts


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
Yes No

If yes, please state;


Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes No

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Yes No

Do you follow a low GI diet?
Yes No

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
Yes No

If yes please state;


Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
Yes No

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes No

If yes what did you use it to make?………………


What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?

…………………………

What are your favourite vegetables?

Courgette Peppers Onion Carrots Aubergine

Others………..


What are your favourite fruits?

Kiwi Orange Apple Banana Mango Strawberries
Raspberries

Others……..


What is your favourite dessert?

Chocolate fudge cake Apple pie Cheesecake Jam roley poley

Other…………….please specify


How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

Less than £4.50 £4.50 - £6.50 £6.50 plus


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

Less than £1.50 £1.50 - £2.50 £2.50 plus
 
What gender are you?
Male

What age group do you belong to?
40 years+

What type of diabetics are you?

Type 2 (non- insulin dependent):

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
A few months

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?

No


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes

If so why? …………………………Cos I'm diabetic :twisted:

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
No

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
Yes

If so why? Cos I don't want to send my blood sugar soaring by not being in control

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
No



What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant?

It would of course depend on the menu


Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?

Silly question


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
No, "specially adapted" I don't require assistance eating it :evil:


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter Main Desserts All three


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
No medication


Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes Another silly question, this is a serious questionaire is it?

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
No, but have cut back on carbs

Do you follow a low GI diet?
Yes

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No



Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
Yes

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
No, but I never used sugar either

If yes what did you use it to make?………………


What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?

…………………………

What are your favourite vegetables?

Peas, sprouts, green beans, Carrots, cauliflower


What are your favourite fruits?

Orange, Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Nectrines, Bilberrys

What is your favourite dessert?

Cheesecake, but I can't have it.




How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

£6.50 plus (show me a reasuarant that serves main meals for less than £6.50 - not pubs and cafes)


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£2.50 plus Your guess at prices is totally unrealistic, I don't know any restuarant that does any pudding for under about £4.00
 
What gender are you?
Male

What age group do you belong to?
40 years+

What type of diabetics are you?
Type 2 (non- insulin dependent)

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
3-6 years

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
Yes

If yes, please state;
Hypertension, (supposedly.)


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes

If so why?
I can't eat sherry trifle.

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
Yes & no. You need to ask a more specific question really, although I do wish manufacturers would stop adding sugar to so many staple foods; nobody needs it.

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
No.

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
That depends on the restaurant, many will adapt their dishes to suit.

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)
No dessert, main meals normally fish or meat based with plenty of low GI veg.

Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?
Helps to restrict carbohydrate intake and keeps my weight down.

Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
No.

When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter: Shellfish or soup
Main: Anything spicy which isn't full of sugar.
Desserts: If anything, cheese and crackers.

If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?

No, not that I'm aware of.

Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low GI diet?
Yes

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No

Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
Yes

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes

If yes what did you use it to make?
To sweeten fruit teas and, rarely, in baking.

What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?
Lamb Phaal but not for diabetic reasons.

What are your favourite vegetables?
Courgette Peppers Onion Carrots Aubergine

Others………..All the above plus sweet potato, mushrooms, cabbage, garlic, okra, sprouts, yams, butternut squash, marrows, turnips, parsnips, swedes, ackee, olives, cauliflower, leeks, shallots, artichokes, celeriac, asparagus.......

What are your favourite fruits?
Kiwi Apple Mango Strawberries
Raspberries

Others……
Blueberries, blackcurrants, pomegranites, cherries, passion fruit, red grapes, melon, grapefruit, blackberries.....

What is your favourite dessert?
Sherry trifle but I can't eat it.

How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£6.50 plus at any restaurant here, unless its the greasy spoon or McDonald's.


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
N/A

Hope this helps and good luck with your studies.
 
Questionnaire

What gender are you?
Female

What age group do you belong to?
40 years+

What type of diabetic are you?

Type 2 (non- insulin dependent):
And no other medication

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
A few months

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
Yes

If yes, please state;
Diabetic retinopathy


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes

If so why? …………………………
In order to maintain good blood glucose levels I have to limit intake of foods which raise BG.

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
No

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
No

If so why?
Not applicable

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
No

If yes please specify;
Not applicable

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)
Almost anything as I rarely eat in restaurants and would regard it as a special occasion. I would plan my other meals and exercise around it. I would look for suitable options and control portion size though.


Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?
Do not understand this question.


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
Possibly


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter Main Desserts
Possibly all but might have two starters, no main, perhaps dessert.


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
Not on medication

If yes, please state;
Not applicable


Do you follow a low sugar diet?
No but I have never consumed large quantities of sugar.

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Yes - restricted rather than low.

Do you follow a low GI diet?
Yes - I select low GI foods as much as possible

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No

If yes please state;
Not applicable


Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
No - not now, I am a healthy weight for my height, however I have lost 20kg since diagnosis and do not want to regain any weight.

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
No

If yes what did you use it to make?………………
Not applicable


What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?
I never struggle to eat in a restaurant...........

…………………………

What are your favourite vegetables?

Courgette Peppers Onion Carrots Aubergine

Others………..
I like most vegetables


What are your favourite fruits?

Kiwi Orange Apple Banana Strawberries
Raspberries

Others……..
Blueberries
Most fruits but they can cause unacceptable BG levels


What is your favourite dessert?

Chocolate fudge cake Apple pie Cheesecake Jam roley poley
All of these

Other…………….please specify
Treacle pudding with cream - obviously I would rarely eat this, diabetes or no, but you did ask.........


How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£6.50 plus


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

£2.50 plus


Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.

MaryChristine
 
What gender are you?
Male

What age group do you belong to?
21-25 years

What type of diabetic are you?
Type 1


How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
1-3years

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
Yes

If yes, please state;
It's personal!

Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
No

If so why? …………………………
because i eat a pretty healthy and balanced diet anyway, so there was no need to change. I still have treats now and then...

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
depends which food industry... fast food? no, resturaunts... depends where you go!

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
No

If so why?

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
Yes/No. I dont think we're on they're list of priorities, but as long as the menu is well balanced... it's usually OK.

If yes please specify;

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)


Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
No absolutly not.


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter, Mains, Sides, Dessert


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
Yes

If yes, please state;
Complex carbs, like pasta can spike your blood sugars twice. up to 2 - 3 hours after eating.

Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
No

Do you follow a low GI diet?
I pay no particular attention to the GI index

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No

If yes please state;


Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
No

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes

If yes what did you use it to make?………………
sweeten drinks...

What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?
I dont struggle to eat what i enjoy!

What are your favourite vegetables?

All of them except brussel sprouts (seriously!)


What are your favourite fruits?

Applies, grapes, banana's, raisins, sultana's, pineapple... i could go on and on...

Others……..


What is your favourite dessert?

Chocolate fudge cake Apple pie Cheesecake Jam roley poley

Other…………….please specify
getting hungry now...


How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£6.50 £6.50 plus


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£2.50 £2.50 plus
 
 
What gender are you?
Male

What age group do you belong to?
40 years+

What type of diabetic are you?
Type 2 (non- insulin dependent)

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
6 years plus

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
No

If yes, please state;
n/a

Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes

If so why? …………………………
I have to restrict those foods that are high in sugar or carbohydrate

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
No

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
No

If so why?

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
Yes - in most cases

If yes please specify:
If you tell them what you can and can't have they will normally do their best to assist
(e.g. can I have no potatoes but more of the other veg instead)

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)
Try to steer clear of foods with high starch or sugar content

Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet?
Starch and sugar are the worst culprits for increasing blood glucose

Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
No - because it shouldn't cost more to produce or cook

When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter & Main, or Main & Dessert - generally not all 3

If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
No

If yes, please state;

Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low GI diet?
No

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No

If yes please state;

Do you believe that you could do with loosing weight?
Yes - a little

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes

If yes what did you use it to make?………………
To sweeten coffee

What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?
Southern Fried A-Level students!
(Seriously why would you order something you will struggle to eat?)

What are your favourite vegetables?
All vegetables except beetroot.

What are your favourite fruits?
All fruits except bananas - too high in sugar for me

What is your favourite dessert?
Chocolate fudge cake Apple pie Cheesecake Jam roley poley - none of these

Other…………….please specify
Creme brulee, baked peaches, cheese board

How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£6.50 plus

How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?
£2.50 plus


Good luck with the studies Hannah.
 
 
Questionnaire

What gender are you?
Male Female
FEMALE

What age group do you belong to?
16-20 years 21-25 years
26-30 years 31-35 years
36-40 years 40 years+
40+

What type of diabetics are you?
Type 1 (insulin dependent):
Type 2 (non- insulin dependent):

TYPE 2

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
A few months 1-3years 3-6 years 6 years plus
6 YEARS PLUS

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
Yes No
NO – TOUCH WOOD

If yes, please state;


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
Yes No
INITIALLY, YES

If so why? BECAUSE I HAD TO CUT OUT CARBOHYDRATES AND I REALLY MISSED THEM AT FIRST

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
Yes No
NO

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
Yes No
NO

If so why? N/A

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
Yes No
YES, I ALWAYS FIND SOMETHING YUMMY TO EAT

If yes please specify;

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)
FISH, VEGGIES/SALADS, DEPENDS ON CARB CONTENT, ICE CREAM/FRUIT/CHEESES

Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet? N/A


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
Yes No
NO, MEALS CAN BE ADAPTED WITHOUT EXTRA COSTS INVOLVED


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter Main Desserts
OH DEAR, I ORDER THE LOT, I AM A PIG - OINK OINK


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
Yes No
I AM NOT TAKING MEDICATION

If yes, please state; N/A


Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes No
YES

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Yes No
USED TO BE VERY LOW CARB, NOW MEDIUM CARB

Do you follow a low GI diet?
Yes No
YES

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
Yes No
NO

If yes please state; N/A


Do you believe that you could do with losing weight?
Yes No
NO, FINE AS I AM

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes No
NO CHEMICALS FOR ME THANK YOU

If yes what did you use it to make?………………N/A


What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?

NONE, IF A MEAL IS BADLY COOKED I WOULD SEND IT BACK, I WOULDNT STRUGGLE TO EAT IT OR ORDER ANYTHING THAT I DONT ENJOY

What are your favourite vegetables?

Courgette Peppers Onion Carrots Aubergine
I LOVE ALL OF THOSE

Others………..
I LOVE ALL VEGETABLES, THE FULL RANGE


What are your favourite fruits?

Kiwi Orange Apple Banana Mango Strawberries
Raspberries
OH YES, ALL OF THESE TOO

Others……..
I AM NOT KEEN ON GUAVA APART FROM THAT I LOVE ALL FRUIT


What is your favourite dessert?

Chocolate fudge cake Apple pie Cheesecake Jam roley poley
OOOHHHH CAN I HAVE A TINY PORTION OF ALL OF THEM PLEASE, DIFFICULT TO DECIDE

Other…………….please specify
FRUIT SALAD, SPRINKLED WITH CHOPPED NUTS, A GENEROUS DASH OF RUM OR JD AND COVERED IN DOUBLE CREAM


How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

Less than £4.50 £4.50 - £6.50 £6.50 plus
£6.50+


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

Less than £1.50 £1.50 - £2.50 £2.50 plus
£2.50+


Good luck Hannah with your studies, I am happy to answer more questions if you need to find out more.

Love

Karen x
 
Questionnaire

What gender are you? Female

What age group do you belong to? 40 years+

What type of diabetics are you?

Type 2 (non- insulin dependent):

How long have you known about your diabetic condition?
A few months

Do you have any other health issues that are related to your diabetes?
No

If yes, please state;


Has your diabetic condition affected the foods you would usually enjoy to eat?
No

If so why? …………………………

Do you think the food industry cater well for your nutritional needs?
I have adapted

Does your Diabetic condition put you off eating out?
No

If so why?

Do you think restaurants cater well for diabetics?
Yes

If yes please specify; Grilled fish and veggies - whats not to like

What food would you usually order if you went to a restaurant? (Dessert and main meal)
a light seafood starter and a fish main course


Any particular reasons why, concerning your diet? I love fish


Would you be prepared to pay more for a specially adapted diabetic meal?
No its priced on what I want to spend for what I want to eat


When you go to restaurants which of the following do you usually order?
Starter + Main


If you are on medication for your condition are there any food ingredients that can affect how it works, in either a positive or negative way?
Not on medication

If yes, please state;


Do you follow a low sugar diet?
Yes

Do you follow a low carbohydrate diet?
Lowish

Do you follow a low GI diet?
lowish

Do you have any other special dietary needs?
No

If yes please state;


Do you believe that you could do with losing weight?
Yes

Do you ever use sweetener as a replacement to sugar?
Yes

If yes what did you use it to make?…Sweeten tea coffee and porridge


What is your favourite meal that you struggle to eat in a restaurant?
If I could eat spare ribs I wouldnt eat them out

…………………………

What are your favourite vegetables?

all veggies except spinach and artichoke

Others………..


What are your favourite fruits?

All fruits except rhubarb

Others……..


What is your favourite dessert?

Apple crumble

Other…………….please specify
Sherry trifle


How much would you usually pay for a meal that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

£6.50 plus


How much would you usually pay for a dessert that suits your dietary needs in a restaurant?

Around £2.00 if I could have dessert

hope this helps
 
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