Table 1.
Characteristics of the schools which participated in this study.
| Characteristic | School A | School B | School C | School D | School E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate population (%) | 90 | 45 | 76 | 90 | 60 |
| Female (%) | 54.3 | 54.7 | 51.7 | 57.9 | 55.7 |
| Private/Public | Private | Private | Public | Public | Public |
| Population density | Suburban | Suburban | Urban | Suburban | Suburban |
| Quarter/Semester observed | Fall | Spring, Fall | Spring | Spring | Fall |
| Plate size (in.) | 10 | 9.5 | 9.5 × 6.75 | 9 | 9 |
| All you care to eat | Yes | Yes | 50% | 25% | Yes |
| Operator served—plated | 25–30% | Action stations | 50% | 75% | Most are operator served |