Changes in food ingestion during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal 2021-2022, by type

Published by Beatriz Luz, Mar 1, 2024
In Portugal, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the consumption of sugary snacks by children increased by 20 percent, while the consumption of salty snacks increased by more than 14 percent. On the other hand, the ingestion of sugary soft drinks decreased by almost 14 percent.

Alterations in food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal from 2021 to 2022, by type

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

May 2023

Region

Portugal

Survey time period

2021 to 2022

Number of respondents

6,205 respondents

Age group

6-8 years old

Special properties

The respondents were the parents of the children.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Eating behavior in the Netherlands "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Eating behavior in the Netherlands

Eating behavior

8

Meal habits

8

Dietary habits

8

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Eating behavior in the U.S.Eating out behavior in the U.S.Food shopping behavior in the U.S.Fruit consumption in the U.S.Eating disorders in the U.S.
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.