Assignment 5_Interview with an elderly individual (project-work, step 1)
Interview with an elderly individual: insights for designing a diet plan, 60 min (all stages)
The objective of this assignment is to gain practical insights into the dietary preferences, challenges, and cultural considerations of elderly individuals. Through an interview with an elderly person, you will gather knowledge to inform the design of a personalized diet plan that aligns with the individual's needs and preferences.
Read the instructions for the assignment:
1. Selecting an Interviewee:
Identify and contact an elderly individual who is willing to participate in an interview about their dietary habits and preferences. Ensure that the chosen person is comfortable sharing personal information.
2. Informed consent:
Before conducting the interview, provide the elderly individual with a clear and concise informed consent form. Clearly explain the purpose of the interview, how the information will be used, and assure them of confidentiality.
3. Interview questions:
Think of 6 to 10 core questions to ask, so you the interview itself goes for 20 min max. Consider developing and including questions related to their favorite meals, any dietary restrictions, cultural food preferences, challenges they face in maintaining a healthy diet, and their perceptions of nutrition. Feel free to use or update our set of questions (click here)
4. Conducting the Interview:
Conduct the interview in a respectful and empathetic manner. Use the prepared questions as a guide but allow for flexibility and follow-up questions based on the interviewee's responses. Ensure a comfortable and conversational atmosphere.
5. Recording or note-taking:
Record the interview with the interviewee's consent or take detailed notes during the conversation. Document their responses, paying special attention to key insights related to their dietary habits, challenges, and cultural influences.
6. Transcription (if applicable):
If the interview was recorded, transcribe the conversation for ease of reference. Ensure that all sensitive information is handled with care, respecting the interviewee's privacy.
7. Prepare and upload the interview document to this thread: Please ensure that you name your uploaded files according to the following format: GroupNumber_LastName_AssignmentNumber. For instance, if you are in Group 3, your last name is Kenesh, and you are submitting Assignment 5, the file name should be 3_Kenesh_Assignment5.pdf
Upload the file or link to the interview.
Grading for this activity: Pass or Fail.