A food preference questionnaire, utilizing the Food Action Rating Scale (FACT), was developed from entrees used in congregate meal sites throughout the United States and its territories. The list of entrees was reduced to 43 choices. The FACT questionnaire was distributed to all of the participants at the Healthy Lunch Sites served by Area 6 program in East Central Indiana. There were 357 people, age 60 or older, that completed the questionnaire. Their responses were compared by age and gender. Differences in preferences of entrees were noted depending on age and gender. The five most liked entrees of the total group are Country Steak / Brown Gravy, Cubed Steak, Salmon Patties, Chicken and Noodles, and Pork Roast. The five most disliked entrees are Cheese Enchilada / mild or spicy, Turkey Divan, French Dip Sandwich, Boiled Cod, and Bean Burrito / mild or spicy. Their responses were tabulated using factor analysis. A total of eleven clusters of entrees factored together. This provided groups of entrees that received similar scores. For example, some of the groupings were turkey entrees, chopped meat and sauce, barbecued meats, fish entrees. These results can be used by menu planners to assist in writing menus. By locating an entree on one of these tables that is well liked by the group being served, the other foods listed on that particular table can be served alternately during the remainder of the menu cycle to provide a high food acceptance. / Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/185425 |
| Date | January 1995 |
| Creators | Pettit, Robert T. |
| Contributors | Ball State University. Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences., Spangler, Alice A. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ix, 64 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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