OMB Control No: 0910-0345

Expiration Date: 03/31/2029

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Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0910-0345. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 15-20 minutes per response. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov.

Welcome to the Food Safety and Nutrition Survey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Food Safety and Nutrition Survey (FSANS)? ▾
The FSANS is the primary source of information in the nation about food safety and nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices. This survey helps the U.S. Food and Drug Administration develop educational materials and programs to better serve the American people.
How is the information used? ▾
The information you provide will be used to...
  • Monitor views about food and nutrition
  • Track changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to food and nutrition
  • Develop new food safety and nutrition educational programs.
How did you get my address? ▾
Your address was randomly selected from a list of all the residential mailing addresses in the nation. It was selected using scientific sampling methods to represent households in the United States.
Why should I take part in this survey? Do I have to do this? ▾
The chances of being selected for this survey are small. Once selected, you represent thousands of other households like yours. In other words, because we cannot include everyone in the survey, your answers represent the answers of other households like yours. Your answers and opinions are very important to the success of this survey.
Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to answer any or all questions in this survey. There are no penalties should you choose not to participate in the survey.
How will the information I provide be kept private? ▾
Your answers will be kept private under the Privacy Act. Your answers cannot be linked to any information that could identify you or your household and will be kept secure to the extent permitted by law.
How much time will it take? ▾
The survey will take 15-20 minutes for you to respond.
Who is sponsoring this survey? Is this survey conducted by the Federal Government? ▾
The Food and Drug Administration is sponsoring this survey. Westat has been contracted to conduct the survey. This survey has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the office that reviews all federally sponsored surveys. The approval number assigned to this survey is 0910-0345. Your name will not be sold to any third-party organizations.
Who is Westat? ▾
Westat is a research company located in Bethesda, Maryland. Westat is conducting the survey under contract to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you have any questions about the survey, contact Westat toll-free at 1-833-307-2550 or at FDAfoodstudy@westat.com.