A Study on People’s Food Consumption Behaviour During the Pandemic in Coimbatore City

Abstract

Abstract: The alterations in food intake that had taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic are the primary focus of the present study. The objective of this study is to examine how people behave when it comes to eating, including a detailed examination of food preferences prior to and following the pandemic, awareness of the importance of eating the right foods during or after the COVID outbreak, and the impact of various factors on the decision to purchase food items. The findings of the current study will assist doctors, nutritionists, and dietary specialists in understanding how Coimbatore residents consume food, enabling them to better advise patients, raise public awareness, and promote the intake of nutritious foods during this time. Moreover, the findings of this study will also help grocery retailers better understand the elements influencing people's decisions to buy certain sorts of food and their demand for them in these historic times.