Food safety and the New Zealand public 2007 survey

LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS

Total Applies

(n=750)

%

Food

I like preparing meals from scratch

82

I like eating ethnic food

76

I buy food for children

49

I have to watch what I eat for health reasons

45

I often eat out at restaurants

33

I often have takeaways

26

I hunt, fish or gather food from the wild

23

I am allergic to some foods

18

I am a vegetarian or vegan

7

Personal Interests

I exercise regularly

73

I enjoy shopping

60

I enjoy gardening

59

I regularly watch sport on TV

53

I go overseas at least once every couple of years

48

I keep up with the latest trends in music and fashion

30

I regularly go to concerts or the theatre

23

I usually like to go out 2 or 3 nights a week

20

Finances

When I go out I’m careful about how much I spend

80

I receive a government pension, allowance or benefit

27

I have bought or sold shares in the last year

18

Media

I often surf the internet

58

I have Sky TV or cable TV

51

I read the newspaper every day

49

Transport

I drive everywhere I go

52

I regularly use public transport

15