Children of the 2020s Study

SURVEY ON EATING HABITS (16-18 months old)

Have you been invited to take part in the Eating Habits Survey?

Some parents/caregivers will be invited to take part in an additional survey about eating habits when their child is around 16-18 months old. This survey has been set up by the Department for Education in close partnership with the Department for Health and Social Care.

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is the government department responsible for health and social care policy.

The aim of the survey is to understand more about how children are eating to know how best to provide support around diet and nutrition in the future.

Survey on eating habits FAQs

You may have some questions about the survey on eating habits. Please read the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions to understand more. If you can’t find the answers to your questions, please contact us and we will be happy to help.


Key resources

Here are some key study resources for the survey on eating habits, you can download if needed.