You Are What You Eat!

Which city are you currently living in?

How old are you?

• 15-19 years
• 20-24 years
• 25-29 years
• 30-35 years

Which gender do you identify with the most?

• Male
• Female
• Trans
• Non-Binary
• Prefer not to specify

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Post Graduate and above
• Graduate
• School student
• Completed class 12
• Completed class 10
• Not completed class 10

How often do you listen to the FM Radio?

• Almost everyday
• At least once a week
• Less than once a week
• Not at all

How often do you access the internet?

• Almost everyday
• At least once a week
• Less than once a week
• Not at all

Which social media platforms do you use almost everyday?

(Please select all that apply)

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Snapchat
• ShareChat

Has COVID-19 impacted your health conditions and emotional well-being?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following has impacted your access to healthcare and nutrition?

(Please select all that apply)

• Lack/unavailability of medicines/supplements
• Inability to go to the market to buy medicines/supplements
• Inability to go to the market to buy nutritious food items required for health conditions
• Unavailability of nutritious food items required for the health conditions

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things?

• Not at all
• Several days
• More than half the days
• Nearly everyday

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been feeling down, depressed or hopeless?

• Not at all
• Several days
• More than half the days
• Nearly everyday

How often do you engage in physical activity (such as walking, running, sports, yoga, etc.) now as compared to before COVID-19? Has the amount of activity changed?

• I am engaging in more physical activity
• I am engaging in less physical activity
• I still do the same amount of physical activity
• Like before, I still do not engage in any physical activity

Which of the following have you been diagnosed with?

(Please select all that apply)

• Anaemia (Iron deficiency/Low hemoglobin)
• Calcium deficiency
• Folate deficiency
• Iodine deficiency
• Vitamin A deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Zinc deficiency

Are you taking any vitamin or mineral supplements?

• Yes
• No

Consider your adolescent years (10-19 years of age). Were diet and nutrition problems related to diet discussed with you?

• Yes
• No

In your adolescent years (10-19 years of age), where did you hear about or discuss information on diet and nutrition problems related to diet?

(Please select all that apply)

• From my parents and caregivers
• From friends and neighbours
• At school
• At health centres
• From media such as TV, radio, etc.
• From social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.

In your opinion, what is important to do to be healthy?

(Please select all that apply)

• Eating a balanced diet
• Taking vitamin/micronutrient supplements
• Eating specific food items which are enriched with certain nutrients (fortified food)
• Exercising regularly

How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement: A girl and boy, both have equal access to good nutrition?

• Strongly agree
• Somewhat agree
• Neither agree nor disagree
• Somewhat disagree
• Strongly disagree

When you were less than 20 years in age, what was your consumption pattern of junk food?

(Junk food comprises of fast food (like samosa, spring rolls, patties), desserts (like cookies, biscuits, ice creams), chips and unnaturally sweetened food (like sodas, energy drinks, packed fruit juices, sweetened water)

• Daily
• 1-2 times a week
• 3-5 times a week
• 1-2 times a month
• 3-5 times a month
• Less than 3-5 times a month

Do you find information on nutrition easily accessible?

• Yes, information is easily accessible
• There is too little information available on nutrition
• Never felt the need to seek such information

Which sources of information do you rely on to get information on nutrition?

(Please select all that apply)

• Internet
• Family
• Friends
• TV show/Radio/Newspaper/Magazines
• Medical professional

What do you know or have heard about anaemia?

• I know that anaemia affects blood, but don't know what causes it
• I know there are many causes of anaemia
• I don't know anything about anaemia
• I know everything about anaemia - what causes it and how it can be prevented

What do you think are the most common symptoms of anaemia among adolescents?

(Please select all that apply)

• Fatigue/Weakness
• Nails and/or skin colour getting pale
• Frequent headaches
• Irregular periods
• Dizziness
• Cold feet or cold hands

How do you think anaemia can be prevented?

(Please select all that apply)

• Eating iron rich food
• Eating Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplements
• Eating staples fortified with iron like iron fortified salt, iron fortified rice, etc.
• Prevention from infection, worm infestation, etc.
• Washing hands regularly
• Avoiding illnesses like malaria

Are you aware that Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation is given to adolescents and pregnant women to prevent and treat anaemia?

• Yes
• No

Who plays the most important role in ensuring adequate focus on adolescents' nutrition?

• Government, as they need to develop stronger policies
• Adolescents themselves as they need to ensure intake of good nutrition
• Parents/caregivers as they must provide for good nutrition
• School authorities as they need to ensure that nutrition education is delivered continuously