Demographics, Overall Health, Diet & Exercise, Lifestyle, Other

2024  |  2023

Census Division:

• New England Division
• Middle Atlantic Division
• East North Central Division
• West North Central Division
• South Atlantic Division
• East South Central Division
• West South Central Division
• Mountain Division
• Pacific Division

Census Region:

• Northeast Region
• Midwest Region
• South Region
• West Region

County Size:

• A
• B
• C
• D

What is your gender?

• Male
• Female

Age:

• 18-20
• 21-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75-79
• 80-84
• 85+

Generations:

• Silent Generation (Born 1925-1945)
• Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
• Generation X (Born 1965-1980)
• Millennials (Born 1981-1996)
• Generation Z (Born after 1997)

Race (Select all that apply):

• White
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Black or African American
• Asian or Pacific Islander
• Other
• Decline

Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?

• Yes
• No
• Decline

Thinking about the language you use/speak at home, would you say you speak…

• Only Spanish at home
• Mostly Spanish, but some English
• Spanish and English about equally at home
• Mostly English, but some Spanish
• Only English at home

Which of the following best describes you?

• Married
• Single, never married
• Divorced
• Widowed
• Legally separated
• Domestic partnership

Which of the following best represents how you think of yourself?

• Straight or heterosexual
• Lesbian, gay, or homosexual
• Bisexual
• Something else
• Decline

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Attended high school or less
• Graduated high school
• Attended college/junior college/technical/vocational school (no degree)
• Associate’s degree (occupation/vocation/academic)
• Bachelor’s degree (BA, AB, BS)
• Post graduate study (no degree)
• Master’s degree (MA, MS, MENG, MED, MSW, MBA)
• Professional degree (MD, DDS, DVM, J.D.)
• Doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D.)

Current Employment Status:

• Full-time (30 hours per week or more)
• Part-time (less than 30 hours per week)
• Full-time student
• Not employed
• Retired

Are you self-employed?

What is the total annual personal income from your job?

• Less than $20,000
• $20,000-$29,999
• $30,000-$39,999
• $40,000-$49,999
• $50,000-$59,999
• $60,000-$74,999
• $75,000-$99,999
• $100,000-$124,999
• $125,000-$149,999
• $150,000-$249,999
• $250,000 or more

What is the total annual income of your household before taxes?

• Less than $20,000
• $20,000-$29,999
• $30,000-$39,999
• $40,000-$49,999
• $50,000-$59,999
• $60,000-$74,999
• $75,000-$99,999
• $100,000-$124,999
• $125,000-$149,999
• $150,000-$249,999
• $250,000 or more

NOT INCLUDING YOURSELF, how many adults (18 or older) are living in your household?

Males age 18 or older, Females age 18 or older

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5 or more

Are you a parent of a child (by birth or adoption) who is under age 18?

How many children in each of the age groups below are living in your household?

Number of children: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more, Decline

• Less than 12 months old
• 12 months to less than 24 months old
• 2 to 5 years old
• 6 to 11 years old
• 12 to 17 years old

Generally speaking, where would you place yourself on the following scale in terms of your personal beliefs or ideology?

• Very liberal
• Somewhat liberal
• Moderate
• Somewhat conservative
• Very conservative
• Not sure/Decline

How would you describe your current health?

• Excellent
• Very good
• Good
• Fair
• Poor

How is your health compared with a year ago?

• Much better
• Somewhat better
• About the same
• Somewhat worse
• Much worse

How would you describe your current stress level?

• Very stressed
• Somewhat stressed
• Not very stressed
• Not at all stressed

How is your stress level compared with a year ago?

• Much higher
• Somewhat higher
• About the same
• Somewhat lower
• Much lower

What is your outlook regarding your future health?

• Very optimistic
• Somewhat optimistic
• Neutral
• Somewhat pessimistic
• Very pessimistic

Overall, how much control do you believe you personally have over your health?

• Complete control over my health (10)
• Mostly in control over my health (8-9)
• Some control over my health (5-7)
• Little or no control over my health (0-4)

How much do each of these motivate you to maintain or improve your health?

Scale question: 1 (Not at all motivating) to 7 (Extremely motivating)

• To live a long life
• To look good

How much do you agree or disagree?

Agree a lot, Agree a little, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree a little, Disagree a lot

• I am concerned that my unhealthy habits will soon catch up with me
• I do everything I can to promote and maintain my personal health and wellness
• I am better informed about my health than most people
• I believe that vitamins and nutritional supplements make a difference in long-term health
• I participate in preventative healthcare
• I prefer alternative/holistic approaches to standard medical practices
• I research healthcare information so that I am better informed about different healthcare treatment options
• My condition makes it difficult to do/complete day-to-day tasks
• My condition is never far from the forefront of my mind

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Thinking about the last 7 days, how many of those days did you exercise or engage in strenuous physical labor for 30 minutes or more at one time?

How much of a barrier is each of the following to you in pursuing a regular exercise program?

Scale question: 1 (Not a barrier) to 5 (A very significant barrier)

• I have a medical condition which prevents me from exercising
• It’s easier for me to find excuses not to exercise than to go out and do something

What is your height in feet and inches?

What is your weight in pounds?

BMI Standard

• 1 (Underweight = <18.5)
• 2 (Normal weight =  18.5-24.9)
• 3 (Overweight = 25-29.9)
• 4 (Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater)

BMI Details

• Severely underweight (<16)
• Underweight (16 - 18.49)
• Normal (18.5 - 24.99)
• Overweight (25 - 29.99)
• Obese Class I (30 -34.99)
• Obese Class II (35 -39.99)
• Obese Class III (>=40)

How would you evaluate your diet at home in terms of health and wellness? Please type in a number from 0-100, where 0 represents completely unhealthy and 100 represents completely healthy.

• Terciles 1 (Healthy Diet)
• Terciles 2 (Average Diet)
• Terciles 3 (Unhealthy Diet)

What is your overall level of concern regarding the healthiness of your diet?

• Extremely concerned (10)
• Mostly concerned (7-9)
• Somewhat concerned (4-6)
• Slightly concerned (1-3)
• Not at all concerned (0)

Are you currently managing your diet or daily nutrition for any of the following reasons?

• I am lactose intolerant
• I have food allergies
• To achieve good health
• To control blood pressure
• To gain weight
• To lose weight
• To lower/maintain blood glucose levels
• To lower/maintain cholesterol levels
• To maintain weight
• Some other reason
• I am not currently managing my diet or nutrition

What types of food or beverages do you consume as part of your diet or nutrition plan?

• Drinks with beneficial effects from added minerals, vitamins, probiotics, etc. (e.g., enhanced immunity, digestion, focus, relaxation, recovery)
• Fat free
• Gluten free
• Grain free
• High fiber/whole grain
• High protein
• Lactose free
• Low calorie
• Low carbohydrate
• Low cholesterol
• Low fat
• Low sodium
• Natural or organic
• Nutritional drinks/shakes
• Plant-based
• Probiotic
• Raw food
• Sugar free
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Other
• None

You mentioned that you are dieting to lose weight, what is your overall weight loss goal?

• 1 to 10 pounds
• 11 to 20 pounds
• 21 to 30 pounds
• 31 to 40 pounds
• 41 to 50 pounds
• 51 to 100 pounds
• 101 pounds or more

Which diet or nutrition program do you participate in?

• Doctor-created
• Self-created
• Low carbohydrate/high protein or fat (e.g., Atkins, Ketogenic, Paleo, South Beach)
• Points- or calorie-based nutrition program (e.g., WW, Noom)
• Prepared meal plan (e.g., Jenny Craig, NutriSystem)
• Non-prescription weight loss drugs
• Other weight loss program

How much do you agree or disagree?

Agree a lot, Agree a little, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree a little, Disagree a lot

• Diet plans usually work for me
• Exercise is important to my diet and nutrition plan
• I can’t seem to adhere to a diet plan and often “cheat” when I’m on one
• I diet to look good more than I diet to feel good
• Weight loss surgery is an option for me

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Which of these sports or leisure activities do you regularly play or participate in?

SPORTS & EXERCISE
• Aerobics
• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Bicycling
• Bowling
• Dancing
• Fitness Walking
• Football
• Golf
• Running/Jogging
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Use a Health Club/Gym
• Virtual workout or fitness sessions (e.g., Peloton, YouTube exercise video)
• Weight Training
• Yoga/Pilates

OUTDOORS
• Bird Watching
• Camping
• Fishing
• Gardening
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Travel

LEISURE, ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT
• Attend a Concert/Live Theater
• Attend Professional/College Sports Events
• Entertaining Friends/Family
• Fine dining/eating out
• Go to Bars/Nightclubs
• Go to the movies
• Photography
• Play a Musical Instrument
• Poker
• Shopping for Fun
• Spa Services
• Spend time with pets
• Video Gaming
• Visit Museums

SELF-IMPROVEMENT
• Adult Education Courses
• Cooking for Fun
• Crossword puzzles/word games
• Reading Books
• Volunteer your Time

How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

Agree a lot, Agree a little, Neither agree nor disagree, Disagree a little, Disagree a lot

• Everyone should just age naturally
• I feel younger than other people my age
• I spend a lot of money on beauty and skincare products
• I would consider cosmetic surgery for myself, now or in the future
• I would consider non-surgical cosmetic treatments or procedures (botox, fillers, laser treatments, peels, coolsculpting, body contouring, etc.)

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Do you currently smoke or use any tobacco products on a regular basis (at least 5 cigarettes/pipes/pinches/plugs per week)?

• Yes, I smoke cigarettes
• Yes, I chew tobacco or use “snuff”
• Yes, I use electronic cigarettes or vaporizers/vapes
• Yes, I smoke cigars
• Yes, I smoke a pipe
• No, I don’t smoke/use any on a regular basis

How many packs of cigarettes did you smoke in the last 7 days?

• Less than 1 pack
• 1-4 packs
• 5-8 packs
• 9 or more packs

Have you ever tried to quit smoking/using tobacco?

• Yes, currently
• Yes, in the past
• No, never