Eating habits during the
COVID-19 pandemic
Recruitment is closed. We are not recruiting new participants, but are encouraging those who registered to complete their follow-ups. Thank you all for your precious participation!
Your participation in this research study involves taking pictures of what you eat during 4 days using a phone application.
We are nutrition researchers at McGill University aiming to understand how the eating habits of Canadians are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why participate? 🌈
Your participation to the COVIDiet study will help researchers better understand how this pandemic is affecting the eating habits of Canadians to inform public health agencies in future economic crises and isolation measures.
For every food diary completed as a part of the study, you will become eligible to win a 250$ prepaid credit card.
You can take part in the study if you:
- Are aged 18 years and over
- Live in Canada
- Own a smartphone or a tablet
- Have access to the internet
- Speak and read English or French
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are not hospitalized
Your participation involves:
- 15-20 minutes to complete an initial survey
- Using an online application to track your food intake by taking pictures of what you eat and drink for 4 days
- Complete a brief follow-up survey and track your food intake for 4 days, 3 months later
- Optional follow-ups every 3 months
All data provided as a part of the study will be treated with confidentiality and your food pictures will remain anonymous.