Track 10

Track 10

Simon: Excuse me, my name’s Simon and I’m a dietician working here at the University. Would you mind if I asked you some questions? I’m doing a survey for the Students’ Union on student eating habits.

Jim: Oh really.

Simon: Yes, we’re trying to find out how we can improve the meals served in the university canteens and cafes based on what students like to cook for themselves.

Jim: Right. Well, I’ve a few minutes before class so yes, I can answer some questions.

Simon: Thanks a lot. Firstly, what’s your name and what course are you studying?

Jim: I’m Jim and I’m doing Biology.

Simon: Okay. Now can you tell me how often you eat meat?

Jim: About once a week. The cost is really high these days so I can’t afford to eat much meat.

Simon: Right. And what about fish and vegetables?

Jim: I don’t like fish so that hardly features in my diet at all, but I often eat vegetables. In fact both at lunchtime and for my evening meal I usually make meals from vegetables as they’re quick and easy.

Simon: Mmm, that’s a good idea. Do you think we should have more vegetable dishes in the Students’ Union canteens?

Jim: I think so because price is a big factor for students deciding to be vegetarian. If the university served good quality vegetarian food they could make it cheaper and this might attract more students.

Simon: Yes, I see your point. Now, how would you evaluate your diet?

Jim: That’s a good question! I know my diet contains far too much sugar. The problem is that I love fizzy drinks like coke and lemonade. I’m pretty sure that that’s where most of the sugar comes from. What I really have to do is to try to find a way to stop this and drink some kind of juice or water instead.

Simon: Yes, you’re right, that’s what a dietician, nutritionist or doctor would recommend.

Jim: I know, I know. At the moment I don’t drink enough water - on an average day I only have a couple of glasses.