Table 2.
Source of health and nutrition information during COVID-19 pandemic (n = 1012).
| Source of Information * | Health-Related Information, n (%) | Nutrition-Related Information, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Local and international health authorities | 662 (65.4) | 493 (48.7) |
| Social media | 699 (69.1) | 686 (67.8) |
| Healthcare professionals | 409 (40.4) | 462 (45.7) |
| Television | 231 (22.8) | 172 (17.0) |
| Newspapers | 75 (7.4) | 51 (5.0) |
| Friends and family | 339 (33.5) | 386 (38.1) |
* As multiple responses were allowed, the total number of responses is greater than the number of surveyed participants and the percent of cases is displayed.