1. In general, which snack foods do you find MOST satisfying?
a. a. foods that are high in protein
b. d. I do not snack between meals
c. b. foods that are high in carbs
d. c. sweets
2. How often do you crave chocolate?
a. a. very often (several times per week)
b. b. sometimes (once a week or so)
c. c. rarely (1 - 2 times a month, at most)
d. d. never
3. How often do you crave crunchy, salty snacks?
a. a. very often (several times per week)
b. b. sometimes (once a week or so)
c. c. rarely (1 - 2 times a month, at most)
d. d. never
4. Which would you rather have?
a. a. a very small portion of something incredibly delicious
b. b. a large portion of something pretty darn good
5. Do you/would you pay more for portion-controlled items because they are convenient and helpful?
a. a. yes
b. b. no
6. Do portion-controlled foods and snacks TRULY help you to keep portions in check?
a. a. yes
b. b. no
7. How important is it to you that snack foods contain FIBER?
a. a. very important -- I seek out high-fiber foods
b. b. somewhat important -- I like when foods contain fiber, but I do not seek them out
c. c. not at all important
8. How often do you read nutrition labels on the foods you are consuming?
a. a. almost ALWAYS
b. b. sometimes
c. c. rarely, if ever
9. What matters MOST when you look at labels?
a. a. nutritional stats (calories, fat, fiber, carbs, etc.)
b. c. I do not read labels
c. b. ingredients
10. Do you feel that serving sizes listed on product labels are often unrealistic (too small)?
a. a. yes
b. b. no
11. What is the number-one reason you snack?
a. a. hunger
b. e. I rarely, if ever, snack
c. b. boredom
d. c. other people around me are snacking
e. d. I am in between meals, so it is snack-time
12. Which sounds like the most satisfying snack to you? About 100 calories of...
a. a. a light chocolate cake-like treat (e.g. VitaTop)
b. e. none
c. b. light cheese (like Laughing Cow) with crackers or apple slices
d. c. light chips (like Popchips)
e. d. light ice cream
13. Please choose the statement that is most true for you.
a. a. I enjoy food most when I prepare it myself
b. b. I enjoy food most when someone else prepares it for me
c. c. I prefer packaged foods from supermarkets
14. When does your most "dangerous" snacking occur?
a. a. at night
b. e. none of these apply
c. b. whenever I go for long periods of time without food
d. c. afternoon
e. d. whenever there is food around
15. If you are craving a sweet treat, will fruit satisfy you?
a. a. yes, usually
b. b. it could, but not always
c. c. no way
