COVID- 19 and Changes in Household Food Practices

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to identify several food practices that households reported having modified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected from a sample of 1,143 adults (males 48.6%) from the province of Quebec, Canada, in May 2020. Respondents completed an online survey containing questions on their food practices. Results indicate that most food practices underwent significant changes because of the pandemic. Changes in food practices differed according to gender, age, and region of residence. The paper contributes to new knowledge on the effects of the pandemic on certain food practices. Practices, when maintained over time, help develop habits. It is therefore relevant to identify the practices whose change is favorable to the development of better food habits.