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* 1. Please provide the following information so that we may contact you:

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. With which gender do you most identify with?

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* 4. When was the last time, if ever, you participated in a paid market research study, and what was the topic?

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* 5. Have you, or has any member of your immediate family, or a close friend, worked for, or had any special knowledge of any of the following types of businesses?

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* 6. Which best describes your employment?

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* 7. What is your occupation & the industry you work in?

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* 8. Which best describes the highest level of education you have had a chance to complete?

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* 9. We are hoping to speak to people from households who represent various income levels. Which best describes your current total annual household income?

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* 10. We want to make sure we talk to a diverse group of people for this research. Which of the following best describes how you identify?

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* 11. Which of the following statements best describes your current relationship status?

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* 12. Do you have children in the home?

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* 13. What is the age and gender of any children in your household?

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* 14. Do you or do any members of your household currently follow any of the types of diets listed below?

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* 15. Specifically thinking about your kids, do any of them follow any of the types of diets I just mentioned?

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* 16. Which of the following types of food do your children eat?

Select all that apply....

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* 17. Which of the following food types have you consumed in the past 1 month & consume at least once a month or more?

Select all that apply....

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* 18. And thinking specifically about packaged, sweet snacks, where have you purchased sweet snacks in the past month?

Select all that apply...

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* 19. How often, if at all, do you purchase packaged, sweet snacks at the Convenience Store / Corner Store / Bodega / Gas Stations?

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* 20. Which of the following best describes who makes the decisions when it comes to purchasing groceries in your household?

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* 21. Which of the following best describes who makes the decisions when it comes to the snacks you purchase at Convenience/Corner Store/Bodega/Gas Station?

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* 22. Now thinking only about prepackaged sweet snack brands.... Which, if any, are you AWARE of?

Select all that apply....

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* 23. Which have you purchased in the past 6 months?

Select all that apply....

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* 24. Which have you purchased in the past 1 month?

Select all that apply....

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* 25. Which of the above brands, if any, would you NEVER purchase in the future?

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* 26. When deciding what sweet snacks to purchase, what are your top two factors that are most important when selecting which to buy for your household?

Please only select 2....

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* 27. PARENTS ONLY: Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree somewhat, or strongly disagree with this statement:

"I regularly enjoy sweet treats/snacks myself and like to share those with my kids."

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* 28. Please tell me if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree or disagree, disagree somewhat, or strongly disagree with each statement.

  1-Strongly disagree 2-Somewhat disagree 3-Neither agree nor disagree 4-Somewhat agree 5-Strongly agree
I only have sweet snacks on special occasions
When it comes to snacking, I often choose food for the nutrition over how it tastes
Every once and a while, I like to have something indulgent to eat
If it is not at least a little indulgent, I don’t think it is a treat
I like snacks that add a little fun into my day

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* 29. My next question is somewhat different and just for fun. There are no right or wrong answers here, so feel free to respond with whatever comes to mind: If you were stranded on a remote island and could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

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* 30.

Do you acknowledge and consent to your interview being audio/video recorded for research purposes only?

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* 31. For this study we will ask you to take part in a 90-minute video enabled group discussion, and all must arrive 15-minutes early to ensure proper set up prior to panel discussion.

Because this is an online session, you will need a computer/laptop/tablet with a webcam. You cannot join the session using your mobile phone.

Do you currently have a webcam? (note: the webcam can be built into your computer/laptop/tablet or a separate piece of equipment that is plugged into yourcomputer/laptop/tablet)

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* 32. The session will take place on a video group discussion platform. Have you ever used a video call platform like Zoom, Skype, Facetime or anything similar?

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* 33. During your discussion, it is recommended that you use a headset or earbuds that include a microphone. Please let us know if you currently have a headset or earbuds?

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* 34. During this discussion, you must attend the meeting in a private space where you can give the discussion your full attention, similar to how it would be if the meeting were in person. Will you have a quiet place without disturbances where you can attend the meeting?

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* 35. If selected for the 90-minute discussion, which Dates/Times would you be available?

Please note times are listed in Eastern Time Zone!!!

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