Data Points

Infographic: Our Food Choices Have Changed 2 Years Into the Pandemic

How the world is eating during the biggest health crisis in a century

illustration of a woman pushing a grocery cart and reading a food label — Many people surveyed said they are trying to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in their diets.Carlos Monteiro

Two years after the biggest health crisis in a century began, more people are taking the mantra of “You are what you eat” to heart.

In an exclusive survey for Adweek, market research firm YouGov got a glimpse into the food habits of more than 19,000 people across 18 countries. In addition to taking a global view, we also focused on four of the nations—the U.S., China, Italy and India—most affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which showed clear national differences.

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