Overview:
This module is the continuation of Food Skills - Part 1, however both are independent and can be asked separately. In this module, respondents are asked a number of questions related to how meals are prepared such as the types of ingredients used and adjusting recipes to make them healthier. This module also asks several questions on various cooking and food preparation skills the respondent might have.
These questions will be used to examine the links between food habits and skills, and overall health.
FS2_BEG
Rapid response module - January February 2013
FS2_C10A
If DOFS2 = 1, go to FS2_C10B.
Otherwise, go to FS2_END.
FS2_C10B
If Proxy interview, go to FS2_END.
Otherwise, go to FS2_R10.
FS2_R10
Now, we would like to ask you some questions about eating habits and your ability to prepare meals.
INTERVIEWER: Press <1> to continue.
FS2_Q10
In general, would you say that your eating habits are:
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
- Excellent
- Very good
- Good
- Fair
- Poor
DK
RF (Go to FS2_END)
FS2_D20
If hhldsize = 1, DT_YOURFAMILY = "do you".
Otherwise, DT_YOURFAMILY = "does your family".
FS2_Q20
When preparing the MAIN meal at home, which of the following ^YOURFAMILY do the most often? By main meal we mean the meal of the day that requires the most preparation.
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Whole basic foods may also include frozen or canned fruits or vegetables.
- You use mostly whole basic foods such as vegetables, fruits, pasta, legumes and meat
- You use mostly easy to prepare foods such as frozen lasagna
- You use a mix of whole basic foods and easy to prepare foods
- You buy ready-to eat food or order takeout or delivery
DK, RF
FS2_Q30
How would you describe your ability to cook from basic ingredients?
Would you say:
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
- I don’t know where to start when it comes to cooking
- I can do things such as boil an egg or cook a grilled cheese sandwich but nothing more advanced
- I can prepare simple meals but nothing too complicated
- I can cook most dishes if I have a recipe to follow
- I can prepare most dishes
- I frequently prepare sophisticated dishes
DK, RF
FS2_Q40
How would you rate your skills:
in using a kitchen knife safely?
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q50
How would you rate your skills:
in peeling, chopping or slicing vegetables or fruit?
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q60
(How would you rate your skills:)
in freezing vegetables or fruit, from raw to bagged in your home freezer?
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q70
(How would you rate your skills:)
in canning from raw ingredients to finished products in sealed glass jars?
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q80
(How would you rate your skills:)
in cooking a piece of raw meat/chicken/fish ?
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q90
How would you rate your skills:
in cooking a soup, stew or casserole from scratch?
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q100
(How would you rate your skills:)
in baking muffins or cake using a pre-packaged mix?
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q110
(How would you rate your skills:)
in baking muffins or cake from scratch with a recipe?
- Very good
- Good
- Basic
- Very limited / No skills
DK, RF
FS2_Q120
Have you ever adjusted a recipe to make it healthier?
- Yes
- No
DK, RF
FS2_C130
If FS2_Q120 =1, go to FS2_Q130.
Otherwise, go to FS2_Q140.
FS2_Q130
How did you make it healthier?
INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
- Reduced its fat content
- Reduced its salt content
- Reduced its sugar content
- Added more vegetables or fruit
- Chose whole grain options
- Other
DK, RF
FS2_Q140
When season permits, do you grow vegetables, herbs, or fruits at home or in a community garden?
- Yes
- No
DK, RF
FS2_END