Good day! We are BS Psychology 2 students studying in the University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus A.Y. 2022.

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine the correlation between eating habits and mental health of an individual. This includes letting participants answer the survey provided: eating habits and mental health.

Procedure: In order to gather data for this study, the researchers would conduct an Adapted and Modified survey. The researchers would utilize convenience sampling. The researchers use convenience sampling for there is no specific type of participants the researchers are looking for and anyone can answer the survey. The researcher also used google forms in creating and sending the survey to participants through the internet.

Should you agree and are willing to participate in the study, you will do the following:
• You will sign the consent form provided by the researcher.
• Before participating in the study through google forms, you will be required to read the letter to the respondents.
• You will be accessing the link that was given through personal email, and will be provided with the survey of both eating habits and mental health.

Nature of Commitment: The survey will take approximately fifteen to twenty (15-20) minutes to accomplish.

Potential Risk: Respondents will not be subjected to unnecessary risks or harm and discomfort. Possible risks to the respondents in this study are minimized, and as much as possible, avoided. Degree of risks possible towards the respondents will never exceed the potential humanitarian benefits of the knowledge to be gained by the respondents.

Potential Benefits: The researchers will provide a thorough explanation as to how their participation is needed in the study and that information gathered will be of benefit to them. Researchers made sure benefits exceeded the possible degree of risks towards the respondents. With the information that will be provided, the respondents will gain knowledge about the correlation between eating habits and mental health of an individual.

Compensation: The participants will be thanked for their participation in this research study. The researchers will also spin the wheel for the lucky 10 respondents and will receive 50 pesos.

Confidentiality: All information derived herein will be treated with utmost confidentiality. The research records will include some information about you and this information will be stored in such a manner that some linkage between your identity and the response in the research exists. The researchers will keep this information confidential by limiting access to the research data. The research team and Field Methods in Psychology instructor in the University of San Carlos Talamban Campus are the only parties that will be allowed to see this data, except as may be required by law. If a report of this study is published, or the results are presented at a conference, your personal information will be anonymized and no identifiable information will be given to the public.

Questions: The content of the survey will be discussed by the researchers via personal email and message. In addition, a letter to the respondents that would provide a general overview and purpose of the study will be attached to the survey questionnaire. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the study, you may contact any of the researchers at any time.

Bacalla, Lincastin at 18104960@usc.edu.ph
Go, Rhosha May at 18102075@usc.edu.ph
Luzon, Arrianne at 18102530@usc.edu.ph
Marquez, Klarus at 19105708@usc.edu.ph.

Right to refuse/Withdraw: Response in this study is voluntary. You may withdraw from the study at any time, and you may refuse to answer any questions that you are not comfortable with. If you decide not to respond, or if you decide later to stop responding at any point during the data gathering, all data collected from you will be destroyed. There will be no penalty in any way.