Observations
What is out of the ordinary when Luke eats?
What is having a food in a certain order - his main protein is always on his right side of him, carbs in the middle, and anything else on the left side.
What is something you would change about the food places in Oxford?
What is more variety - "I wish there were more places to eat, I feel like I eat the same type of food every weekend when I go out."
What is Luke's all time favorite meal?
What is Chicken and rice - "It is so easy to make and super healthy in my diet plan."
What do you like to do while preparing meals?
What is singing and dancing - "Although making food can be boring due to waiting, I sing and dance to pass the time."
Is there a correlation between how much money you have and eating healthy?
what is yes - "Low income is associated with a poor quality dietary intake," according to https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-6546-2, healthier foods are now becoming more expensive and making it harder for people to eat healthy and stay fit.
What is something I could do that Luke does when he eats?
What is eating as fast as him - Luke its very fast and he does this so he doesn't get full so quick.
What is something that you would've changed about the dining halls?
What is more healthy options - "Although the dining halls had a lot of food, I wish it could've been healthier for me without eating the same stuff every time."
What is something you have ate that no one has ever tried?
What is liver - "It may seem odd, but it has great nutritional value but I have to down it with BBQ sauce."
Who do you like to be around when eating?
What is family and friends? - "I don't really like to eat around random people, I feel comfortable just with my family and close friends."
Why is having a balanced diet so important?
What is improves mental health, control your weight, prevents diseases, good for skin and good for growth. Many people don't realize what a good diet can do for you both mentally and physically. People feel good if they have a great physique and know what they are putting into their body. It can also go a long when when improving you life duration. https://innovativehealthandwellness.net/5-reasons-why-it-is-important-to-have-a-balanced-diet/
Why doesn't look like to is down while he is eating?
What is he thinks it helps him digest food faster - he said since he was young, he likes to walk around the table and eat.
What grocery stores would you add to Oxford?
What is Sam's and Costco - "They have more healthy options and I can buy more food for less money. overall they are way better than Kroger."
What is your favorite cheat meal?
What is a Dairy Queen blizzard - "It is my favorite ice cream to eat and you can add so many different candies in there."
What do you do if you are eating alone?
What is watch til tots - "I usually watch tiki toks or YouTube videos that make me laugh."
Why is it hard for some people to eat in public?
What is being nervous/ashamed? - People can get very nervous and scared of others judging them for what they eat. It can add up when you think about how others perceive you. Many people focus on how they want society to see them, and if other people think that they are overweight, they get scared. ". Those that binge eat as well as those that have higher weight bodies describe feeling anxious and embarrassed when they eat in public." https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/dear-lesley-why-so-difficult-to-eat-public
What does Like drink with his meals?
What is water or a protein shake.
What new food / restaurant idea would you bring to Oxford?
What is a dining hall like place outside of campus - being able to bring the food you want to someone and they do the cooking for you.
What is chipotle - "It tastes like fast food, but it is actually not that bad for you. it also has my favorite items."
What is something weird you do while eating?
What is never mixing his food - "I never like to have foods touching each other, it makes me feel icky."
Are dining halls beneficial for college students?
What is yes - studies show that dining halls in college made students feel more socially connected and improves grades. Students who eat with others show that they have more memorable experiences in college. It seems that studies show that having food cooked for you relieves stress from moving from home to college. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-news-you-can-use/201207/can-college-dining-halls-promote-student-success
What is better - cooking yourself or dining halls?
what is cooking yourself - Luke loves to cook by himself because of the fact he can always make something they he likes and it makes him make sure he doesn't eat too much.
If you could make one change to food, what would it be?
What was your favorite dining hall to go to when you lived on campus?
What is Bell tower - "They had my favorite thing to eat on this campus, my chicken poppers and I used to get them everyday."
What is your favorite food to cook?
What is steak - "I love cooking steak because it is a hard food to master and make good. Not everyone can make a good steak and it takes practice to make it the way I like it."
For buying and making food, should people buy local or non local?
What is buying local? - Especially here in Oxford, people should try to buy their groceries local. it helps promote the nearby farms in southwest Ohio, allows for less carbon footprint, and you get healthier food in the process without all the artificial chemicals they put in it. https://greenbusinessbureau.com/blog/buying-local-understand-the-pros-and-cons-of-striving-to-purchase-your-goods-locally/