Research by surveying the influence of coronavirus on fruit consumption

ABSTRACT

Fruit consumption has experienced a huge increase over the past decade as the results of numerous studies indicate a positive effect of fruit ingredients on human health. The spread of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 disease is having an unprecedented effect on all food markets, including the fruit and vegetable market. The aim of the study was to determine whether the COVID-19 virus pandemic has an impact on fruit consumption. The survey was conducted via a Google form within which a survey was conducted which was then posted on the social network Facebook. A total of 463 responses were received. When asked whether they believe that fruit consumption affects the state of the immune system, 97.2% of respondents answered in the affirmative, which speaks volumes about sufficient education and the importance of fruit consumption. According to a survey, 85.1% of respondents believe that the situation caused by the COVID-19 virus did not make it difficult to obtain fresh fruit. 86.4% of respondents believe that their eating habits related to fruit consumption during the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus have not changed.