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Differences in the food choice determinants before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in the adult population of Croatia and Belgium (CFC CRO-BE): a study concept

Adequate dietary habits are believed to have a substantial positive influence on both the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection. The aim of the present study will be to examine the differences in food choice determinants before and during COVID-19 pandemic in the adult population of Croatia and Belgium. It is planned for the research to involve ≥ 1, 000 participants of both genders aged 18 years and older from Croatia, and the same target of participants from Belgium. A self-administered online questionnaire, distributed via e-mail and social media networks, will be used to assess all the necessary data from the study participants. The questionnaire consists of three parts (15 questions about participants’ general characteristics, 36 questions about food choice determinants before COVID-19 pandemic, and 36 questions about food choice determinants during COVID-19 pandemic). All participants will have to provide an informed consent before completing the questionnaire. The results are expected to show significant changes in food choice determinants during COVID-19 pandemic, when compared to the period before the pandemic, indicating the amelioration in the overall dietary habits of both the Croatian and Belgian adults during these challenging times.

food choice determinants ; COVID-19 pandemic ; adults ; Food Choice Questionnaire

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