The sample was recruited to approximately match the distribution of gender and age of adults residing in the U.S. To achieve the goals of our grant, we used CloudResearch, a survey research firm, to recruit a convenience sample of adults aged 18 years or older who have ever received SNAP benefits, read and speak English, and live with fewer than four people (to accommodate the shopping budget for the randomized, controlled experiment of the parent grant). This study was part of a grant designed to characterize online grocery shopping behaviors and attitudes in adults with low income and examine the extent to which financial incentives and behavioral nudges increased fruit and vegetable purchases in a randomized, controlled experiment. For older adults, additional support may be needed to make online shopping a suitable replacement for in-store shopping, such as education on technology and combining it with opportunities for social support. Conclusion: Strategies for making online grocery shopping more affordable for adults with lower income may be promising, especially online produce.

Adults aged 18–33 years old had higher odds of reporting low prices as a motivating factor than older adults (OR = 2.34 (95% CI: 1.78, 3.08 p < 0.001)) and lower odds of reporting being discouraged by lack of social interaction (OR = 0.34 (95% CI: 0.25, 0.45 p < 0.001)). Low prices were the most popular reason for online grocery shopping (57%). Odds were also higher for those who were food insecure and those with income below USD 20,000, higher educational attainment, and higher fruit and vegetable intake. Results: About 54% of the participants reported shopping online for groceries in the previous 12 months. Using logistic regression, we examined the relationship between participant characteristics, including age, and the likelihood of online grocery shopping, and separately examined variation in the reasons for online grocery shopping by age.

Participants completed an online survey designed to assess diet and online food shopping behaviors. Methods: From October to November 2021, we used a survey research firm to recruit a convenience sample of adults who have ever received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ( n = 3526). Background: Online grocery shopping has surged in popularity, but we know little about online grocery shopping behaviors and attitudes of adults with low income, including differences by age.

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