Eating for Better Health

Introduction

The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is partnering with the Fruit and Vegetable Consortium (of Nutrition Australia) to learn about how people buy and eat vegetables.

This survey asks you about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on you and your family's vegetable consumption. Your answers will help us understand the barriers people face to eating more vegetables. It will help us make recommendations to the Minister for Health and the Government about what people need to improve their, and their families’, overall health and wellbeing by eating more vegetables.

The survey should take around 15 minutes to complete. CHF will not identify you or use your personal information, and only use the survey results in aggregate.

See the CHF website for more information about the project, or contact Tammy Wolffs, Senior Policy Officer, CHF, t.wolffs@chf.org.au if you have any questions about this survey.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your role in food and grocery shopping for your household?

I am the main shopper and decision maker

I am the main shopper with shared decisions

I share decisions but am not the main shopper

I do not do the shopping and do not make decisions

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* 2. Do you/your household mostly do your food and grocery shopping ... ?

In person at a store

Online

Mix of in person and online

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* 3. Have you or a close family member (in your household) had COVID-19?

Yes

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* 4. Do you or any member of your household have any specific dietary requirements? (Please select all that apply)

Coeliac

Cultural or religious requirements

Diabetes

Food allergy/intolerance

Other medical

Vegetarian/vegan

No dietary requirements

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which of the following best describes your household?

Live/board with parents

Single, partnered or shared household with no children

Household with children living at home, eldest child under 12 years (even if they don't live with you all the time)

Household with children living at home, eldest child 12 to 17 years (even if they don't live with you all the time)

Family with only adult children (18+ years, no younger children) living at home

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* 6. We are interested in how your health has been affected over the last two years, as a direct result of the pandemic. Can you please rate whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive, negative or no effect?

	Very negative effect	Negative effect	No effect	Positive effect	Very positive effect
Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety	Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety Very negative effect	Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety Negative effect	Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety No effect	Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety Positive effect	Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety Very positive effect
Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety	Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety Very negative effect	Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety Negative effect	Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety No effect	Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety Positive effect	Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety Very positive effect
Eating less regular meals/out of routine	Eating less regular meals/out of routine Very negative effect	Eating less regular meals/out of routine Negative effect	Eating less regular meals/out of routine No effect	Eating less regular meals/out of routine Positive effect	Eating less regular meals/out of routine Very positive effect
Snacking or eating more while working from home	Snacking or eating more while working from home Very negative effect	Snacking or eating more while working from home Negative effect	Snacking or eating more while working from home No effect	Snacking or eating more while working from home Positive effect	Snacking or eating more while working from home Very positive effect
Having more take away/home delivered meals	Having more take away/home delivered meals Very negative effect	Having more take away/home delivered meals Negative effect	Having more take away/home delivered meals No effect	Having more take away/home delivered meals Positive effect	Having more take away/home delivered meals Very positive effect
Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games	Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games Very negative effect	Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games Negative effect	Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games No effect	Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games Positive effect	Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games Very positive effect
Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone	Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone Very negative effect	Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone Negative effect	Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone No effect	Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone Positive effect	Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone Very positive effect
Overeating in lockdown	Overeating in lockdown Very negative effect	Overeating in lockdown Negative effect	Overeating in lockdown No effect	Overeating in lockdown Positive effect	Overeating in lockdown Very positive effect
Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life	Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life Very negative effect	Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life Negative effect	Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life No effect	Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life Positive effect	Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life Very positive effect
Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family	Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family Very negative effect	Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family Negative effect	Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family No effect	Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family Positive effect	Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family Very positive effect

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you feel that your eating habits and diet have become more or less healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A lot less healthy

Slightly less healthy

No change to diet

Slightly more healthy

A lot more healthy

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* 8. Have you tried or made any changes to your diet and eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic? (Select any changes to your diet that you have started or tried)

Low fat diet/reducing fat

Low carbohydrate diet/reducing carbohydrates

Eating more vegetables

Eating more plant based foods (such as wholegrains, fruit, vegetables, legumes, beans, seeds and nuts)

Cooking more meals from scratch

Eating fewer processed or packaged foods

Eating less meat

Reducing portion sizes

Eating more protein rich foods

Intermittent fasting

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 9. Do you find it harder than expected to achieve your health and wellbeing goals, post lockdowns and due to effects from the pandemic

A lot harder than expected

Slightly harder than expected

As hard/easy as expected

Slightly easier than expected

A lot easier than expected

Not applicable

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* 10. Can you please rank the following options for changes you could make to your personal diet that could improve your overall health? Please rank items from 1 to 6, starting with the easiest, up to the hardest?

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* 11. Can you please describe any other changes to your diet/eating habits due to the COVID-19 pandemic that have affected your health?

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* 12. How have your child(ren)'s physical and mental health been affected over the last 12 months, as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Please rate whether your child or children's health has been affected positively, negatively, or no effect.

	Very negative effect	Slightly negative effect	No effect	Slightly positive effect	Very positive effect	No children at home/not applicable
My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing Very negative effect	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing Slightly negative effect	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing No effect	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing Slightly positive effect	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing Very positive effect	My child(ren)'s physical health and wellbeing No children at home/not applicable
My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing Very negative effect	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing Slightly negative effect	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing No effect	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing Slightly positive effect	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing Very positive effect	My child(ren)'s mental health and wellbeing No children at home/not applicable

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* 13. We are interested in how your child(ren)'s health has been affected over the last two years, as a direct result of the pandemic. Please select all that apply to your child(ren).

Emotional eating due to stress or anxiety

Reduced appetite due to stress or anxiety

Eating less regular meals/out of routine

Snacking or eating more while working from home

Having more take away/home delivered meals

Snacking or eating more while watching tv/playing computer games

Snacking or eating more while using social media/using mobile phone

Overeating in lockdown

Eating less fresh produce and more processed foods due to longer shelf life

Cooking/eating more fresh produce and meals with family

Other (please specify)

No children n the household/none of the above

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* 14. Do you think you are eating more or fewer vegetables than you were before the COVID-19 pandemic (including fresh, frozen and canned)?

Many more

Slightly more

About the same

Slightly fewer

Many fewer

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* 15. Why do you think your are eating more or fewer vegetables?

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* 16. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree that these reasons influence how many vegetables you eat?

	Strongly disagree	Slightly disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Slightly agree	Strongly agree
Vegetables have become more expensive	Vegetables have become more expensive Strongly disagree	Vegetables have become more expensive Slightly disagree	Vegetables have become more expensive Neither agree nor disagree	Vegetables have become more expensive Slightly agree	Vegetables have become more expensive Strongly agree
The cost of living has risen	The cost of living has risen Strongly disagree	The cost of living has risen Slightly disagree	The cost of living has risen Neither agree nor disagree	The cost of living has risen Slightly agree	The cost of living has risen Strongly agree
I'm not sure how to cook vegetables	I'm not sure how to cook vegetables Strongly disagree	I'm not sure how to cook vegetables Slightly disagree	I'm not sure how to cook vegetables Neither agree nor disagree	I'm not sure how to cook vegetables Slightly agree	I'm not sure how to cook vegetables Strongly agree
I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier	I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier Strongly disagree	I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier Slightly disagree	I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier Neither agree nor disagree	I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier Slightly agree	I'm not sure which types of vegetables are healthier Strongly agree
The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options	The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options Strongly disagree	The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options Slightly disagree	The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options Neither agree nor disagree	The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options Slightly agree	The time it takes to prepare vegetables/there are more convenient meal options Strongly agree
Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes	Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes Strongly disagree	Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes Slightly disagree	Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes Neither agree nor disagree	Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes Slightly agree	Not many practical ways to prepare vegetables for snacks or lunchboxes Strongly agree
Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins)	Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins) Strongly disagree	Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins) Slightly disagree	Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins) Neither agree nor disagree	Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins) Slightly agree	Lack of nutritional information on different vegetables (eg carbs, vitamins) Strongly agree
I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration	I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration Strongly disagree	I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration Slightly disagree	I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration Neither agree nor disagree	I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration Slightly agree	I get bored preparing vegetables/lack of inspiration Strongly agree
Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste	Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste Strongly disagree	Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste Slightly disagree	Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste Neither agree nor disagree	Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste Slightly agree	Vegetables don't always get eaten/go to waste Strongly agree
I don't like the taste/prefer other foods	I don't like the taste/prefer other foods Strongly disagree	I don't like the taste/prefer other foods Slightly disagree	I don't like the taste/prefer other foods Neither agree nor disagree	I don't like the taste/prefer other foods Slightly agree	I don't like the taste/prefer other foods Strongly agree
Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables	Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables Strongly disagree	Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables Slightly disagree	Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables Neither agree nor disagree	Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables Slightly agree	Ordering online more, so I don't buy as many vegetables Strongly agree
Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables	Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables Strongly disagree	Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables Slightly disagree	Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables Neither agree nor disagree	Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables Slightly agree	Concerns about pesticides and chemicals used in growing or preserving vegetables Strongly agree
I look for foods that last longer	I look for foods that last longer Strongly disagree	I look for foods that last longer Slightly disagree	I look for foods that last longer Neither agree nor disagree	I look for foods that last longer Slightly agree	I look for foods that last longer Strongly agree

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* 17. How much to you agree or disagree that each of the following would motivate you to eat more vegetables each day?

	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree
More affordable vegetables	More affordable vegetables Strongly agree	More affordable vegetables Slightly agree	More affordable vegetables Neither agree nor disagree	More affordable vegetables Slightly disagree	More affordable vegetables Strongly disagree
Less cost of living pressure	Less cost of living pressure Strongly agree	Less cost of living pressure Slightly agree	Less cost of living pressure Neither agree nor disagree	Less cost of living pressure Slightly disagree	Less cost of living pressure Strongly disagree
More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas	More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas Strongly agree	More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas Slightly agree	More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas Neither agree nor disagree	More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas Slightly disagree	More information on cooking techniques and recipe ideas Strongly disagree
Nutritional information provided at point of sale	Nutritional information provided at point of sale Strongly agree	Nutritional information provided at point of sale Slightly agree	Nutritional information provided at point of sale Neither agree nor disagree	Nutritional information provided at point of sale Slightly disagree	Nutritional information provided at point of sale Strongly disagree
Longer shelf life	Longer shelf life Strongly agree	Longer shelf life Slightly agree	Longer shelf life Neither agree nor disagree	Longer shelf life Slightly disagree	Longer shelf life Strongly disagree
Better quality in store	Better quality in store Strongly agree	Better quality in store Slightly agree	Better quality in store Neither agree nor disagree	Better quality in store Slightly disagree	Better quality in store Strongly disagree
Better range of vegetables available in store	Better range of vegetables available in store Strongly agree	Better range of vegetables available in store Slightly agree	Better range of vegetables available in store Neither agree nor disagree	Better range of vegetables available in store Slightly disagree	Better range of vegetables available in store Strongly disagree
Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes	Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes Strongly agree	Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes Slightly agree	Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes Neither agree nor disagree	Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes Slightly disagree	Pre cut ready to eat vegetable and salad packs, suitable for snacks/lunchboxes Strongly disagree
More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health	More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health Strongly agree	More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health Slightly agree	More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health Neither agree nor disagree	More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health Slightly disagree	More information about how vegetables are good for physical and mental health Strongly disagree
More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes	More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes Strongly agree	More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes Slightly agree	More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes Neither agree nor disagree	More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes Slightly disagree	More information about how vegetables reduce risk of diseases like diabetes Strongly disagree
Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging	Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging Strongly agree	Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging Slightly agree	Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging Neither agree nor disagree	Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging Slightly disagree	Less/more sustainable and recyclable packaging Strongly disagree
Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced	Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced Strongly agree	Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced Slightly agree	Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced Neither agree nor disagree	Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced Slightly disagree	Better labelling on where vegetables are sourced Strongly disagree
Better sustainability in vegetable production	Better sustainability in vegetable production Strongly agree	Better sustainability in vegetable production Slightly agree	Better sustainability in vegetable production Neither agree nor disagree	Better sustainability in vegetable production Slightly disagree	Better sustainability in vegetable production Strongly disagree
Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables	Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables Strongly agree	Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables Slightly agree	Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables Neither agree nor disagree	Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables Slightly disagree	Reducing pesticide and chemical use in growing and preserving vegetables Strongly disagree
Incentives like reward points or discounts	Incentives like reward points or discounts Strongly agree	Incentives like reward points or discounts Slightly agree	Incentives like reward points or discounts Neither agree nor disagree	Incentives like reward points or discounts Slightly disagree	Incentives like reward points or discounts Strongly disagree

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Is there anything you would like to add about the vegetables you buy and how you use them?

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* 19. How much food would you say is wasted in your household?

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

Don't know

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* 20. Has the amount of food waste in your household changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for each of the following items?

	There is more waste	There is about the same waste	There is less waste	Don't know	We don't eat this food	Not applicable
Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads)	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) There is more waste	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) There is about the same waste	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) There is less waste	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) Don't know	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) We don't eat this food	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) Not applicable
Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats)	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) There is more waste	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) There is about the same waste	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) There is less waste	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) Don't know	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) We don't eat this food	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) Not applicable
Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home There is more waste	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home There is about the same waste	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home There is less waste	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home Don't know	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home We don't eat this food	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home Not applicable
Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes)	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) There is more waste	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) There is about the same waste	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) There is less waste	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) Don't know	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) We don't eat this food	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) Not applicable
Frozen, canned or dried vegetables	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables There is more waste	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables There is about the same waste	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables There is less waste	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables Don't know	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables We don't eat this food	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables Not applicable
Fresh fruit	Fresh fruit There is more waste	Fresh fruit There is about the same waste	Fresh fruit There is less waste	Fresh fruit Don't know	Fresh fruit We don't eat this food	Fresh fruit Not applicable
Frozen, canned or dried fruit	Frozen, canned or dried fruit There is more waste	Frozen, canned or dried fruit There is about the same waste	Frozen, canned or dried fruit There is less waste	Frozen, canned or dried fruit Don't know	Frozen, canned or dried fruit We don't eat this food	Frozen, canned or dried fruit Not applicable
Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs)	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) There is more waste	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) There is about the same waste	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) There is less waste	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) Don't know	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) We don't eat this food	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) Not applicable
Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils)	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) There is more waste	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) There is about the same waste	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) There is less waste	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) Don't know	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) We don't eat this food	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) Not applicable
Bread and bread rolls	Bread and bread rolls There is more waste	Bread and bread rolls There is about the same waste	Bread and bread rolls There is less waste	Bread and bread rolls Don't know	Bread and bread rolls We don't eat this food	Bread and bread rolls Not applicable
Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies)	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) There is more waste	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) There is about the same waste	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) There is less waste	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) Don't know	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) We don't eat this food	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) Not applicable
Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks)	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) There is more waste	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) There is about the same waste	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) There is less waste	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) Don't know	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) We don't eat this food	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) Not applicable
Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils)	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) There is more waste	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) There is about the same waste	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) There is less waste	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) Don't know	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) We don't eat this food	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) Not applicable

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* 21. And how much of each of the following items do you think you waste?

	A lot	A moderate amount	A small amount	None	Don't know	Not applicable
Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads)	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) A lot	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) A moderate amount	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) A small amount	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) None	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) Don't know	Food prepared at home (including meals and components prepared at home, (eg spaghetti Bolognese, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, salads) Not applicable
Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats)	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) A lot	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) A moderate amount	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) A small amount	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) None	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) Don't know	Meat and seafood (eg chicken, beef, pork, fish, prawns, sausages, processed meats) Not applicable
Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home A lot	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home A moderate amount	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home A small amount	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home None	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home Don't know	Take away/home delivered meals eaten at home Not applicable
Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes)	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) A lot	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) A moderate amount	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) A small amount	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) None	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) Don't know	Fresh vegetables (including salads, fresh herbs, tomatoes) Not applicable
Frozen, canned or dried vegetables	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables A lot	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables A moderate amount	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables A small amount	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables None	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables Don't know	Frozen, canned or dried vegetables Not applicable
Fresh fruit	Fresh fruit A lot	Fresh fruit A moderate amount	Fresh fruit A small amount	Fresh fruit None	Fresh fruit Don't know	Fresh fruit Not applicable
Frozen, canned or dried fruit	Frozen, canned or dried fruit A lot	Frozen, canned or dried fruit A moderate amount	Frozen, canned or dried fruit A small amount	Frozen, canned or dried fruit None	Frozen, canned or dried fruit Don't know	Frozen, canned or dried fruit Not applicable
Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs)	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) A lot	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) A moderate amount	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) A small amount	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) None	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) Don't know	Dairy (eg milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter, eggs) Not applicable
Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils)	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) A lot	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) A moderate amount	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) A small amount	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) None	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) Don't know	Staples (eg uncooked rice, pasta, cereals, oats, noodles, lentils) Not applicable
Bread and bread rolls	Bread and bread rolls A lot	Bread and bread rolls A moderate amount	Bread and bread rolls A small amount	Bread and bread rolls None	Bread and bread rolls Don't know	Bread and bread rolls Not applicable
Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies)	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) A lot	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) A moderate amount	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) A small amount	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) None	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) Don't know	Bakery products and confectionary (eg cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies, muffins, doughnuts, chips, lollies) Not applicable
Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks)	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) A lot	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) A moderate amount	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) A small amount	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) None	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) Don't know	Drinks (eg tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks) Not applicable
Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils)	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) A lot	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) A moderate amount	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) A small amount	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) None	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) Don't know	Anything else (eg sauces, dried herbs, spreads, oils) Not applicable

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* 22. Why do you think the amount of food waste in your household has changed?

Fewer regular home cooked meals

Eating more take away or home delivered meals

Overeating in lockdown

Buying more in case of shortages

More chances to use leftovers

Higher cost of groceries means we eat less fresh food

Cooking extra food as more people are eating at home

Ordering groceries online has helped to plan better

Using meal kits or meal plans

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 23. We would like to finish by asking a few questions about you.

What gender do you identify as?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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* 24. What age group are you in?

18 to 29 years

30 to 39 years

40 to 49 years

50 to 59 years

60 to 69 years

70+ years

Prefer not to say

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* 25. Where do you live?

Greater Melbourne

Regional Victoria

Greater Sydney

Regional NSW

Greater Brisbane

Regional Queensland

Greater Adelaide

Regional SA

Perth

Regional WA

Tasmania

Northern Territory

Canberra/ACT

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* 26. Which best describes your employment status?

Full time employment (30+ hours a week)

Part time employment (Fewer than 30 hours a week)

Self employed

Unpaid work at home/volunteering

Student

Retired

Unemployed, looking for work

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 28. Do any members of your household have a long term or permanent disability or illness?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 29. Do you speak languages other than English at home? (Select all that apply)

No, only English

Arabic

Cantonese/Mandarin

Filipino/Tagalog

Greek

Hindi

Italian

Punjabi

Spanish

Vietnamese

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 30. What is the range of your annual household income?

Less than $37,000

$37,001 to $90,000

$90,001 to 180,000

More than $180,000

Prefer not to say

Eating for Better Health

Introduction

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your role in food and grocery shopping for your household?

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* 2. Do you/your household mostly do your food and grocery shopping ... ?

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* 3. Have you or a close family member (in your household) had COVID-19?

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* 4. Do you or any member of your household have any specific dietary requirements? (Please select all that apply)

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* 5. Which of the following best describes your household?

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* 6. We are interested in how your health has been affected over the last two years, as a direct result of the pandemic. Can you please rate whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive, negative or no effect?

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* 7. Do you feel that your eating habits and diet have become more or less healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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* 8. Have you tried or made any changes to your diet and eating habits during the COVID-19 pandemic? (Select any changes to your diet that you have started or tried)

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* 9. Do you find it harder than expected to achieve your health and wellbeing goals, post lockdowns and due to effects from the pandemic

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* 10. Can you please rank the following options for changes you could make to your personal diet that could improve your overall health? Please rank items from 1 to 6, starting with the easiest, up to the hardest?

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* 11. Can you please describe any other changes to your diet/eating habits due to the COVID-19 pandemic that have affected your health?

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* 12. How have your child(ren)'s physical and mental health been affected over the last 12 months, as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Please rate whether your child or children's health has been affected positively, negatively, or no effect.

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* 13. We are interested in how your child(ren)'s health has been affected over the last two years, as a direct result of the pandemic. Please select all that apply to your child(ren).

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* 14. Do you think you are eating more or fewer vegetables than you were before the COVID-19 pandemic (including fresh, frozen and canned)?

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* 15. Why do you think your are eating more or fewer vegetables?

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* 16. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree that these reasons influence how many vegetables you eat?

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* 17. How much to you agree or disagree that each of the following would motivate you to eat more vegetables each day?

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* 18. Is there anything you would like to add about the vegetables you buy and how you use them?

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* 19. How much food would you say is wasted in your household?

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* 20. Has the amount of food waste in your household changed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for each of the following items?

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* 21. And how much of each of the following items do you think you waste?

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* 22. Why do you think the amount of food waste in your household has changed?

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* 23. We would like to finish by asking a few questions about you.What gender do you identify as?

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* 24. What age group are you in?

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* 25. Where do you live?

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* 26. Which best describes your employment status?

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* 27. Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

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* 28. Do any members of your household have a long term or permanent disability or illness?

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* 29. Do you speak languages other than English at home? (Select all that apply)

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* 30. What is the range of your annual household income?

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* 31. Is there anything else that you would like to add or tell us?

* 23. We would like to finish by asking a few questions about you.

What gender do you identify as?