The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business
leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety
of industries.
QUESTION: Has the recent case of mad cow disease caused
you in any way to change your eating habits?
Yes: 8%
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No: 92%
QUESTION: Which are you more likely to order when out to dinner at a restaurant?
Beef: 17%
Chicken: 8%
Seafood: 67%
Other: 8%
QUESTION: Are you more likely to eat out during the business day or bring a lunch to work?
Bring a lunch: 25%
Eat out: 75%
QUESTION: Do you prefer to have a casual business meeting over lunch at a restaurant, or in the office?
Out at a restaurant: 42%
In the office: 58%
QUESTION: In terms of improving your overall health, which is a more critical goal of yours for 2004?
Eating better: 25%
Exercising more: 75%
