The Relationship Between Economics and Food Consumption

Jessica Belcher – Sterling Heights High School

Natalie Steflja – Sterling Heights High School

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Overview Introduction Problem Statement Map – Royal Oak Procedures Data Analysis Conclusion Further Research Future Improvements Difficulties

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Introduction

The obesity rate of America has grown

The economic stability America has decreased

Does economy have and effect on obesity?

http://madisonweeklynews.com/childhood-obesity-a-growing-problem/

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Calorie Intake

A measurement of the amount of energy derived from food

Amount consumed varies between sex, age, height, and body type

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McDonalds

Unhealthy food Low priced meals High calorie amount in food

Big Mac-560 caloriesLarge French Fry-570 caloriesLarge Coke-310 calories Total-1,440 calories$5.69

McDonalds in Royal Oak was chosen

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The Inn Season

Healthy meals Low calorie amount in food Expensive meals Chosen because this is a vegan café Located in Royal Oak

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Purpose

To determine if there is a relationship between economic status and calorie intake

Possibly find a way to help people eat healthier for lower prices

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Problem Statement

To determine if there is a significant relationship between economic status (income) versus food consumption.

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Hypothesis

% of annual income spent at vegan restaurant is higher than McDonalds

The body types at McDonalds would be more overweight than consumers at the Inn Season.

Overall, Income affects amount of calories.

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Map

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Survey

What is your occupation and position title?

How many years have you worked there?

How many members are in your family? How many times a month do you come

to this restaurant? What did you order/ what is your usual

order?

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Body Type

Height/ Weight BMI Body Type ()

Under weight < 18.5Normal 18.5 – 24.99Overweight 25 - 29.9Obese > 30

http://www.freebmicalculator.net/bmi-chart.jpg

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Data Obtained McDonalds

Person Gender MealMeal Price

Cost Per Year

Per year visit

Household Members

Height Body Type

1 FAngus

burger, fries, & soda

6.19 74.28 12 2 5'5'' Overweight

2 F Happy Meals 2.99 107.64 36.. 8 5'3" Overweight

3 MBig Mac Combo

5.69 68.28 12 1 5'8'' Normal

4 MBig Mac Combo

5.69 204.84 36.. 4 5'3'' Normal

5 F1/4 Pounder

Combo5.39 64.68 12 3 5'6'' Overweight

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Data Obtained McDonalds

Person Occupation Title SalaryYears

working% of

salary

1 Chrysler Production 63000 14 0.12

2 Insurance Office Rep 59000 3 0.18

3 CarpenterHeavy Equipment

Operator35000 5 0.20

4 Case Manager 54000 14 0.38

5 Operations Supervisor 55000 9 0.12

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Person Gender MealMeal Price

Cost Per Year

Per year visit

Household Members

Height Body Type

1 MSweet Potato

& Kale Sandwich

10 240 24 2 5‘11'' Normal

2 F Salad & Soup 11.5 552 48 2 5‘4" Overweight

3 F Tofu Stirfry 13 468 36 4 5‘7'' Normal

4 FVeggie

Casserole13 1716 132 2 5‘6'' Normal

5 M Tofu Burger 10 120 12 3 5‘10'' Overweight

Data Obtained The Inn Season

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Data Obtained The Inn Season

Person Occupation Title SalaryYears

working% of

salary

1 Court Administrator Deputy Town Clerk 76000 0.7 0.32

2 Nursing Critical Care 47000 2 1.17

3 Teacher Preschool 26000 27 1.80

4 Kennel Supervisor Animal Caregiver 39000 8 4.40

5 Medical Development Assistant Director 97000 6 0.12

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Percentage Spent From Annual Yearly Income

.01.01

.06.11

.235

.44.53

.6.67 1.2

.02

.19.315 1.005

2.16 2.232.77

3.96 4.4

Percentage of Income

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Body Type

1 2

3

4

2.5 32

1

3

4

Body Type

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Two Sample t-test(Annual Income) Null and Alternative

Hypotheses:Ho: µ1=µ2

Ha:µ1≠µ2.

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Two Sample t-test(Body Type) Null and Alternative

Hypotheses:Ho: µ1=µ2

Ha:µ1≠µ2.

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Conclusion (Income) Accept hypothesis. P-value = 0.000 Statistical difference between two

restaurants.

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Conclusion (Body Type)

Hypothesis rejected P-value = 4.73 No statistical difference between two

restaurants.

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Conclusion

Effect of income does have relationship on calorie intake.

Two 2 sample t-tests conducted. Percentage of annual income spent on

either McDonalds or the vegan café.Body types of the customers surveyed at

McDonalds or the vegan café.

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Recap

Overall hypothesis accepted.Income does have effect on calorie intake.

No significant body types at different restaurants.

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Future Improvements Warmer conditions Finding more out about the consumer

being surveyedEmployment of spouseWhere else they may eat Possible exercise habits.

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Difficulties

Rude Cold weather Un-finished surveys Not anonymous

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Further Research

Survey more restaurants or food stores. Leave cards with surveys in restaurants.

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Acknowledgements

Mr. Estapa Mr. Supal Mrs. Dewey The Inn Season McDonalds

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