Changes in food purchase, consumption and handling during COVID-19 pandemic among single person households.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As a new type of consumer subject in the market that was formerly dominated by multiple person families, single households are driving the change in the buying structure. Food purchase activities have undergone significant changes since the outbreak of the COVID-19. The objective of this study was to assess and compare variations in food consumption, purchase and handling during the COVID-19 pandemic between single person households (SPH) and multiple person households.

Method

A cross-sectional study conducted among 211 individuals in communities in Harris and Waller Counties, Texas. Sociodemographic, food purchase, food consumption and food handling activities during the COVID-19 pandemic were assessed with a validated COVID-19 Nutrition questionnaire.

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SUBMITTER: Antwi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10686418 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature