Optional research study: Survey on nutrition behaviours among our Ontario Tech community
March 10, 2026
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in an optional research study led by Dr. JoAnne Arcand, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences.
The study, Examining Nutrition Behaviours Among Students, Staff and Faculty in the Ontario Tech Community, includes an anonymous online survey about Ontario Tech’s campus food environment, nutrition behaviours, food literacy, food insecurity and disordered eating.
The survey is voluntary and there is no need to participate if you do not wish to do so. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
No personal identifiers will be collected or linked to survey responses, and the likelihood of identifying individual participants is extremely low.
Participants will be entered into a draw for the chance to win 1 of 50 $20 Amazon gift cards.
Questions about the study can be directed to Dr. Arcand at joanne.arcand@ontariotechu.ca or 905.721.8668 ext. 3796. Alternatively, you may contact Dr. Arcand’s lab at nutrition.research@ontariotechu.ca.
If you have any questions regarding your rights as a participant or have any concerns about this study, please contact the Research Ethics Office at researchethics@ontariotechu.ca or 905.721.8668 ext. 3693.
This study has been reviewed by the Ontario Tech University Research Ethics Board (REB FILE #19890) on January 21, 2026.
Contact information:
joanne.arcand@ontariotechu.ca
Have questions about this post? Feel free to reach out to the contact listed above — they’ll be happy to help!
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