Q2. A series of explanations people give about why Louisianans are overweight follows. Please indicate your response to each statement.

a. There is too much unhealthy and fatty food in restaurants and supermarkets.

b. Being overweight is something you inherit from your parents.

c. Most people spend too much time watching television or using computers and not enough time engaged in physical activities or exercise.

d. Louisiana's culture and traditions emphasize celebration through food and festivals.

Q3. Now we'd like to ask you some general questions about government policies and society. There are no right or wrong answers here. We'd just like to know your feelings about some political and social issues that people often talk about. Please indicate your response to each statement.

a. We should outlaw smoking in all public places like restaurants, airports, and stadiums.

b. There's too much advertising for junk food and fast food on television that is aimed at children and the federal government should regulate these ads the way they do for cigarettes and alcohol.

c. The government should impose "snack taxes" on unhealthy food and use the proceeds to support the production and distribution of nutritious foods.

Q4. Would you support or oppose allowing health insurance providers to charge less in premiums for people who engage in health lifestyles, including, e.g., exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, etc.

Q5. Would you support or oppose allowing health insurance providers to charge more in premiums for people who regularly smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes?

Q15. Now, thinking in terms of SOCIAL issues and people's behavior, would you say you are: