Objective Cross-sectional observation of a university food environment and a survey of food
purchasing preferences, behaviors, and opinions of students and staff to formulate strategies
for interventions. Design A modified food environment-quality index was used to assess food
outlets. A cross-sectional survey with closed (n= 42) and open-ended (n= 2) questions
assessing students and staff purchasing, choice determinants, and opinions about the food
environment. Setting Six campuses of 1 large urban university. Participants Food outlets (eg�…