2000 California Teen Eating, Exercise and Nutrition Survey (CalTEENS)

The 2000 California Teen Eating, Exercise and Nutrition Survey (CalTEENS)  data tables provide detailed information about California adolescent eating and physical activity behaviors.  The 2000 CalTEENS data covers dietary intake and practices, physical and sedentary activity, factors that influence these behaviors including out-of-home eating, social norms, school environment, weight status, weight loss practices, as well as knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs associated with eating and exercise. 

Using a 30-35 minute telephone survey, 1215 teens between the ages of 12-17 were interviewed. Smoking habits, physical activity habits, and overweight status variables were included on the demographic tables in order to examine clustering behaviors.  A "Smoker" was defined as a respondent who reported smoking a whole cigarette in the past thirty days.  A respondent was considered to get "Regular" exercise if he/she reported moderate or vigorous exercise or physical education classes three or more times in the week prior to the survey. A respondent was considered "At Risk for Overweight or Overweight" if their body composition was calculated at BMI ≥ 85th percentile for their gender and age.  For more information regarding the CalTEENS survey, contact Carolyn Kitzmann at carolyn.kitzmann@cdph.ca.gov.

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Table of Contents

Foods Recommended for Better Health

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

Consumption of Whole Grain Products, High Fiber Cereals, and Beans

Consumption of Dairy or Milk Products

Consumption of Meats

Indicators of Less Healthy Diet

Food Security and Meal Patterns

Physical Activity and Inactivity

Dietary Practices and Body Weight

Tobacco Use

Behaviors Associated with Eating and Physical Activity

School Environment

Foods Recommended for Better Health

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Table 1: Healthy Eating Practices Score among California Adolescents

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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

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Table 2: Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Eaten by California AdolescentsTable 2a: Consumption of Five or More Servings of Fruits and Vegetables among California Adolescents

Table 3: Servings of Fruits, Juices, Salads, and Vegetables Consumed by California Adolescents

Table 4: California Adolescents Who Reported Eating Less than One Serving of Fruits and Vegetables, No Fruits or Juices, and No Vegetables or Salads

Table 5: Proportion of California Adolescents Who Ate the Recommended Servings of Fruits and Vegetables

Table 6: Belief by California Adolescents about the Number of Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Needed Each Day for Good Health

Table 7: Cross Tabulation of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among California Adolescents by Belief in the Number of Servings Needed

Table 8: Reasons Why California Adolescents Are Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

Table 9: Barriers to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables among California Adolescents

Table 28: Proportion of California Adolescents Who Ate Salad and Used Low fat/Reduced Fat Salad Dressing

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Consumption of Whole Grain Products, High Fiber Cereals, and Beans

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Table 10: Servings of Whole Grain Breads and Tortillas Eaten by California Adolescents

Table 11: Total Servings of Whole Grain Products Eaten by California Adolescents

Table 12: Consumption of Cereal and Whole Grain Cereal by California Adolescents

Table 13: Cross Tabulation of Whole Grain Consumption among California Adolescents by Belief in the Number of Servings Needed

Table 14: Belief by California Adolescents about the Number of Servings of Whole Grain Breads, Tortillas and High Fiber Cereal Needed Each Day for Good Health

Table 15: Servings of Beans Eaten by California Adolescents

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Consumption of Dairy or Milk Products

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Table 16: Servings of Each Milk Product (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, and Dairy Desserts) Consumed by California Adolescents

Table 17: Total Servings of Milk and Milk Products (Cheese, Yogurt and Dairy Desserts) Consumed by California Adolescents

Table 18: Type of Milk Consumed by California Adolescents

Table 19: Consumption of Other Milk Products by California Adolescents

Table 20: Belief by California Adolescents about the Number of Servings of Dairy Products Needed Each Day for Good Health

Table 21: Cross Tabulation of Milk Product Consumption among California Adolescents by Belief in the Number of Servings Needed

Table 22: Reasons Why California Adolescents Drink 1% or Nonfat Milk

Table 23: Barriers to Drinking 1% or Nonfat Milk among California Adolescents

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Consumption of Meats

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Table 24: Consumption of Meat and Belief about the Number of Servings of Meat Needed for Good Health among California Adolescents

Table 25: Cross Tabulation of Meat Consumption among California Adolescents by Belief in the Number of Servings of Meat Needed

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Indicators of Less Healthy Diet

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Table 26: Consumption of Each Category of High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods among California Adolescents

Table 27: Consumption of More than One Serving of High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods by California Adolescents

Table 34: Prevalence of Eating at Fast Food Restaurants among California Adolescents

Table 34a: Consumption of Fast Food among California Adolescents

Table 67:  Consumption of Diet Soft Drinks among California Adolescents

Table 68: Mean Consumption of Soft Drinks among California Adolescents

Table 69:  Consumption of Soft Drinks among California Adolescents

Table 70: Cross Tabulation of Consumption of Soda by Servings of Fruit and Vegetables and Milk among California Adolescents

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Food Security and Meal Patterns

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Table 29: Prevalence of Hunger among California Adolescents

Table 30: Consumption of Meals among California Adolescents

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Physical Activity and Inactivity

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Table 35: Frequency of Physical Activity in the Past Week among California Adolescents

Table 36: Proportion of California Adolescents Reporting One Hour or More of Physical Activity, Exercise or Sport on the Previous Day

Table 37: Amount of Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Reported on the Previous Day by California Adolescents

Table 38: Distribution of California Adolescents' Perceived Duration of Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Needed for Maintaining Good Health

Table 39: Participation in School Physical Education and Organized Sports among California Adolescents

Table 40: Duration of Sedentary Activities among California Adolescents

Table 40a: Prevalence of Extended Television Time among California Adolescents

Table 41: Reasons Why California Adolescents Are Physically Active

Table 42: Barriers to Getting More Physical Activity among California Adolescents

Table 43: Cross Tabulation of Level of Physical Activity among California Adolescents with Belief about How Much Physical Activity is Needed

Table 44: Cross Tabulation of Time Spent in Physical Activity by California Adolescents with Belief about How Much Physical Activity is Needed

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Dietary Practices and Body Weight

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Table 45: Distribution of Overweight Status of California Adolescents Based on Body Mass Index

Table 46: Comparison of Self-Reported Weight and Ideal Weight Reported by California Adolescents

Table 47: Cross Tabulation of Trying to Lose Weight and Eating High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods among California Adolescents

Table 48: Cross Tabulation of Trying to Lose Weight and Exercising among California Adolescents

Table 49: Weight Loss and Dieting Practices of California Adolescents

Table 50: California Adolescents Who Report Being Vegetarians

Table 51: California Adolescents Who Reported Using Nutritional Supplements

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Tobacco Use

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Table 52: Prevalence of Tobacco Use among California Adolescents

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Behaviors Associated with Eating and Physical Activity

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Table 53: Cross Tabulation of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Healthy Eating Practice Score among California Adolescents by Behavioral Theories

Table 54: Reinforcement for Healthy Eating among California Adolescents

Table 55: Association of Gardening with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among California Adolescents

Table 56: Environmental Factors for Healthy Eating among California Adolescents

Table 57: Self-Efficacy for Healthy Eating among California Adolescents

Table 58: Behavioral Capability of California Adolescents

Table 59: Cross Tabulation of Health Education with Physical Activity among California Adolescents

Table 60: Cross Tabulation of Physical Activity among California Adolescents by Behavioral Theories

Table 61: Reinforcement and Self-Efficacy for Being Physically Active among California Adolescents

Table 62: Bonding and Belonging Construct for Physical Activity among California Adolescents

Table 63: Proximity to Exercise Facilities

Table 64: Cross Tabulation of Self-Reported School Performance by Other Health Indicators among California Adolescents

Table 65: Range of Available Spending Money Reported by California Adolescents

Table 66: Proportion of California Adolescents Who Are Employed and Available Spending Money Reported by California Adolescents

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School Environment

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Table 31: Consumption of School Lunch among California Adolescents

Table 32: Comparison of Consumption of Fruits, Vegetables, and Milk for California Adolescents Who Did and Did Not Eat a School Lunch

Table 33: Cross Tabulation of the Effect of School Lunch or Fast Food on Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Products, Whole Grains, and High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods

Table 71: Access in School to High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods Through Fast Food, Vending Machines and Student Stores among California Adolescents

Table 72: Purchase of High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods or Soda from School Vending Machine or Student Stores among California Adolescents

Table 73: Purchase of Soda or High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods from Student Stores among California Adolescents

Table 75: Purchase of High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods from School Vending Machines among California Adolescents

Table 76: Purchase of Soda from School Vending Machines among California Adolescents

Table 77: Cross Tabulation of Adolescents Purchasing Soda or High Calorie, Low Nutrient Foods from Vending Machine or Student Store by Recommended Servings of Fruits and Vegetables and Dairy Foods

Table 78: Cross Tabulation of Adolescents with Fast Food, Student Stores, and Vending at School by Recommended Servings of Fruits and Vegetables, Dairy Foods, and by Consumption of Unhealthy Foods

Table 79: Liking for Food Served at School among California Adolescents

Table 80: Cross Tabulation of Liking for School Food by Purchase from Vending Machines or Student Stores and Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables among California Adolescents

Table 81: Consumption of School Breakfast among California Adolescents

Table 81a: Cross Tabulation of Consumption of School Breakfast by Healthy Eating Practices

Table 81b: Cross Tabulation of Consumption of School Breakfast by Unhealthy Eating Practices

Table 82: Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables at School Breakfast among California AdolescentsTable 82a: Cross Tabulation of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption at School Breakfast by Healthy Eating Recommendations

Table 82b: Cross Tabulation of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption at School Breakfast by Unhealthy Eating Practices

Table 83: Cross Tabulation of School Breakfast Consumption and Taking a Class on Healthy Eating by Healthy Eating Recommendations

Table 84: Cross Tabulation of School Lunch Consumption by Healthy and Unhealthy Eating Practices

Table 85: Cross Tabulation of Adolescents Physically Active for One or More Hours by Enrollment in Health or PE Class

Table 86: Participation in Sports Activities Other Than Physical Education Class among California Adolescents

Table 87: Cross Tabulation of Participation in Sports Activities Other Than Physical Education Class by Amount of Physical Activity among California Adolescents

Table 88: Type of Transportation to School among California Adolescents

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