MyBodyTools Survey

Following is a short survey that will assess your level of interest in body management tools. This survey will also help us to prioritize which tools will be implemented first. We will not associate your responses with any personal identifiers. All answers will be kept confidential.

 
Are you trying to change the shape of your body, either by losing weight or gaining muscle?
  A. Yes, lose weight
  B. Yes, gain muscle
  C. Yes, lose weight and gain muscle
  D. No

Please check which tools would most interest you in a website designed to support a positive change in your body. Check up to 3 boxes.
  Measuring your body fat/muscle content
  Estimating your diet and exercise requirements to achieve a body shape objective
  Graphically tracking your key body measurements over time
  Visually tracking your body image over time
  Visually comparing your body image to “national standard” images
  Visually comparing your body image to a desired body image
  Use visual tools to help you find better fitting clothes

Do you feel you understand the difference between losing body weight and losing body fat?
  A. Yes
  B. Yes, but would like to know more
  C. No, but I would like to learn
  D. No, not interested

Would you be willing to pay for access to a website that provided you with tools to measure and visualize your body image objectives and goals over time?
  A. Yes
  B. Yes, but only if the cost were already incorporated into the cost of another service (e.g. gym membership, commercial weight loss management program)
  C. No

Have you used any websites to find health and fitness related information?
  A. Yes
  B. No

If so, what was the name of the last site you visited?
 

Are you currently a member of a gym or health club?
  A. Yes
  B. No

Do you participate in a commercial weight loss management/support program?
  A. Yes
  B. No

Do you have access to the Internet in your home?
  A. Yes, I have a high speed (i.e. broadband) connection
  B. Yes, I have a dial-up connection
  C. No

My gender is:
  A. Female
  B. Male

My age is:
  A. 0 -20
  B. 21 – 40
  C. 41 – 60
  D. 61 +

My highest level of education is:
  A. High school
  B. Associate degree, post high school professional/technical
  C. Bachelors degree
  D. Advanced degree

How often do you measure your body fat percentage?
  At least once per week
  At least once per month
  At least once per year
  Less than once per year
  Less than once per year
  Never

Where have you measured your body fat percentage? (check all that apply)
  At home
  At a health club
  Other
  None

What method do you use to measure your body fat percentage? (check all that apply)
  Bioimpedance device (i.e. electrical current)
  Calipers
  Hydrostatic (i.e. water tank)
  Formula using body measurements taken with a tape measure
  Other
  None