Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the use of Food Delivery Applications (FDAs) and their influence on the eating habits of the population of the greater São Paulo - SP. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, developed in Greater São Paulo, between 2019 and 2020, conducted with 307 individuals, of both sexes, aged 18 years and over. The data were obtained through an online questionnaire and the statistical analyzes were carried out with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences® program. The significance value considered was p <0.05. Results: Food data reveal a higher consumption of fast foods (p <0.001) and soft drinks (p <0.001) of those who used FDAs more frequently. In addition, the higher frequency of food preparation at home is related to the lower frequency of use of FDAs (p=0.046). Individuals who are influenced by more than one type of advertising (p <0.001) and receive coupons frequently (p <0.001) tend to use those in a greater proportion. Conclusion: The use of FDAs is independent of socioeconomic characteristics and has a negative influence on eating habits.