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Food evaluation form

food evaluation form

Are you a gym, health club, wellness center, or a fitness professional looking to evaluate food items for your clients? The food evaluation form is a perfect tool to gain insights from Health Coaches and Personal Trainers regarding the nutritional value and overall healthiness of food items.

By using this form, you can make informed decisions when recommending meal plans and dietary adjustments to boost your clients' health and fitness goals.

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Questions to include on your food evaluation form

1. Personal Information

Start by collecting basic personal information of the Health Coach or Personal Trainer to identify and contact them.

  • What is your full name?
  • What is your email address?
  • What is your phone number?

2. Professional Background

Understanding the professional background of the Health Coach or Personal Trainer helps you to gauge their expertise in evaluating the food items.

  • What is your current job title?
  • How many years of experience do you have as a Health Coach or Personal Trainer?

3. Nutrition Knowledge

Assessing the respondent's knowledge of nutrition helps you determine their ability to provide insightful evaluations.

  • Please rate your understanding of macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) on a scale of 1-5 (1: Poor, 5: Excellent). ]
  • Please rate your understanding of micronutrients (vitamins, iron, etc.) on a scale of 1-5 (1: Poor, 5: Excellent). ]

4. Food Evaluation

These questions help collect information about the food items the respondent is evaluating, their nutritional content, and the respondent's feedback.

  • What is the name of the food item you are evaluating?
  • Please list the main ingredients present in the food item.
  • What is the calorie content of the food item (per serving)?
  • What is the protein content (in grams) of the food item (per serving)?
  • What is the fat content (in grams) of the food item (per serving)?
  • What is the carbohydrate content (in grams) of the food item (per serving)?
  • Please rate the overall healthiness of the food item on a scale of 1-5 (1: Unhealthy, 5: Very healthy). ]
  • Please provide any additional comments or feedback about the food item.

In this section, the respondent is quantifying and evaluating the nutritional content of the food item, which is vital to understanding its health benefits or possible drawbacks.

Other question ideas

When you are creating your food evaluation form, here are some additional questions you may want to consider. These won't apply in every case, but should give you some ideas as you build out your form.

  • How would you rate the food item's taste on a scale of 1-5 (1: Poor, 5: Delicious)? ]

    • This question provides insight into the palatability of the food item, which can be important for client adherence to a meal plan.

  • How easy is it to prepare this food item on a scale of 1-5 (1: Difficult, 5: Very easy)? ]

    • This question gives an idea of the convenience factor and may determine if clients are likely to incorporate the food into their diet.

  • What is the estimated cost of this food item (per serving)?

    • Collecting cost information helps to assess the food item's affordability for clients.

  • Would you recommend this food item for specific dietary needs or restrictions? If so, please specify.

    • This question identifies which dietary needs or restrictions the food item caters to, helping to target specific client populations.

  • What food group(s) does this food item primarily belong to?

    • Better understanding of the food group composition of the food item can assist in meal planning and achieving a balanced diet for clients.

  • How filling or satisfying do you find this food item on a scale of 1-5 (1: Not filling, 5: Very filling)? ]

    • The satiety value of the food item can influence whether clients feel satisfied with their meals and can help with weight management.

  • Can this food item be easily incorporated into different recipes or meals? Please provide some examples.

    • This question helps identify the versatility of the food item, which can increase appeal and ease of use for clients.

Things to consider

  1. Mobile Responsiveness - Ensure the form is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate on various devices such as smartphones and tablets. This will make it more accessible and user-friendly for the respondents.
  2. Clear Instructions - Provide clear and concise instructions for each question to help the respondents understand what is expected of them. This will make it easier for them to complete the form and provide accurate information.
  3. Use of Required Fields - Mark essential questions as required, ensuring you collect all the necessary information. However, avoid making too many fields mandatory as it may overwhelm or discourage the respondents.
  4. Progress Indicators - If the form is long, consider using progress indicators to show respondents how far they've come and how much is left. This can help keep them engaged and motivated to complete the form.
  5. Save and Resume Feature - Implement a save and resume feature, allowing respondents to save their progress and return to complete the form later. This can be particularly helpful if the form is lengthy or requires thoughtful responses.
  6. Use of Sections - Organize the form into sections to make it visually appealing and easy to navigate. Grouping related questions together helps the respondents understand the context and flow of the form.
  7. Error Messages and Validation - Implement real-time validation and helpful error messages to ensure respondents are providing the correct information in the appropriate format. This will improve the overall user experience and the quality of the data collected.

How to create your food evaluation form

Now that you know what questions you should include, it's time to build your form!

The only problem is that traditional forms tools are inefficient.

People will forget to fill out your form. They'll get stuck halfway and not be able to finish it. Or they'll send you the wrong stuff. You end up wasting hours chasing people down over email. 

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  • Automatic reminders - Remind people to complete their form with fully customizable reminders.
  • Reject incorrect information - If a single question is filled out incorrectly, ask your client to re-do just that one item.
  • Autosaving - No progress gets lost. People can fill out forms in multiple sittings.
  • Comments and questions - If the person filling the form gets stuck, they can ask a question without having to email you.

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