Review of microplastics and chemical risk posed by plastic packaging on the marine environment to inform the Global Plastic Treaty

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 946, P. 174000 - 174000

Published: June 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Choice Motives: A Systematic Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 1606 - 1606

Published: Jan. 13, 2023

The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has effected global economy, with main changes expected to affect human life in future, including food consumption. However, could this be assumed as a threshold for suspension of usual rules behind choices? This review highlights choice motivations before, during, and after that have been reported literature date answer research question on motives consumers worldwide. comes up ten key important consumers, namely health, convenience, sensory appeal, nutritional quality, moral concerns, weight control, mood anxiety, familiarity, price, shopping frequency behavior; these continue significant post-pandemic era. Our findings indicate it is too premature give definite answers what post-COVID-19 era will like. Consumers’ perceptions attitudes toward new are contradictory, depending country study, average age, sex study group. These controversial results illustrate that, consumption, depend population being searched, identified occurring two directions. given three five years when conditions clear number studies published. Even though early fully understand motive changes, defining “new” index consumer satisfaction necessary since can alter sale strategies retail managers, companies, other parties involved agri-food chain.

Language: Английский

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Plant-Based Diets versus the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Their Socio-Demographic Determinants in the Spanish Population: Influence on Health and Lifestyle Habits

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(9), P. 1278 - 1278

Published: April 25, 2024

Background: Plant-based diets are becoming more and widespread among the Spanish population, progressively replacing Mediterranean dietary pattern. Different studies have shown motivations for adherence to these diets, others highlighted some health advantages disadvantages. Purpose of study: Further needed define socio-demographic determinants that influence choice a plant-based diet study relationship pattern has on lifestyle habits population. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional was conducted The NutSo-HH questionnaire, developed validated by research team, used gather socio-demographic, nutritional, social, information through non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Results: questionnaire completed 22,181 citizens, whom only 19,211 were interest study. variables gender, age, educational level, income place residence do not seem prevalence (n = 1638) compared 17,573). People following vegetarian or vegan lower BMI, they consume less fried food, fast ultra-processed dishes fewer energy drinks sugary beverages. They also exercise sleep longer hours, smoke less, alcohol frequently. However, there be diagnosed eating disorders people who follow than those diet. Conclusions: adopt tend exhibit healthier patterns foods detrimental their health. it is essential such choices supervised healthcare professionals mitigate risk maladaptive behaviors evolving into disorders.

Language: Английский

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Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Effects on Diet, Sedentary Lifestyle, and Stress

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(19), P. 4006 - 4006

Published: Sept. 27, 2022

Many companies switched to working from home (WFH) after the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aimed examine changes in dietary behavior, body weight, sedentary lifestyle, and stress individuals who practice WFH. A cross-sectional, web-based questionnaire was administered between March May 2021 included socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, WFH arrangement, diet, status. total of 328 (260 women, 68 men), aged 31.3 ± 8.3 years with a BMI 24.9 4.6 kg/m2, participated study. The revealed that daily time increased majority (59.1%) gained weight. average Perceived Stress Scale score significantly. Non-Healthy Diet Index scores were higher weight (p < 0.05). multinominal regression model less likely underweight normal classifications. Normal BMI, stable work shifts, no physical activity positive predictors for gaining These results suggest may have significant negative effects on mental status individuals.

Language: Английский

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The Link Between Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health: A Cross-Sectional Study with Multivariate Analysis in a Young and Predominantly Female Spanish Sample

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 1486 - 1486

Published: April 28, 2025

Background: Physical activity and nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining overall health well-being. This cross-sectional study analyzes the relationship between physical habits dietary patterns Spanish population. Methods: Data were collected through validated questionnaires: Nutritional Social Healthy Habits scale (NutSo-HH) for nutritional lifestyle Global Activity Questionnaire distributed via social media from June to November 2024. Results: The sample included 1534 respondents (67% female), aged 18–65+ years, with diverse educational, income, living conditions. Socio-demographic, nutritional, lifestyle, data analyzed using non-parametric statistical tests Principal Component Analysis. On average, participants engaged 96.7 min/week of high-intensity 118 min/week) moderate-intensity activity. While 75% met WHO recommendations moderate activity, only 40% reached optimal levels Individuals engaging higher particularly exercise, reported better self-perceived health, lower obesophobia, body image. Additionally, positive correlation was found consumption fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, while individuals demonstrated intake ultra-processed fried foods. Conclusions: Analysis revealed bidirectional alignment healthy increased These findings highlight importance promoting both balanced enhance quality.

Language: Английский

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Enhanced nutritional profiles through increased nutrition fact labels usage during the pandemic era

Journal of Nutrition and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 58(2), P. 213 - 213

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Changes in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Weight among Lithuanian Students during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(18), P. 4091 - 4091

Published: Sept. 21, 2023

The long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle changes remains understudied. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess in nutrition, physical activity, and body weight among Lithuanian students during their post-pandemic persistence. Data were collected from 1430 first-year (325 males, 1105 females) through an online self-administered questionnaire. indicated increase consumption snacks, fast food, home-made confectionery, sweets. A decrease activity was reported by 34.9% males 33.2% females. Lifestyle associated with habits. higher proportion females (38.7%) than (31.1%) BMI, which more pronounced overweight. multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that reduced activity; increased red meat, confectionery pandemic; BMI linked gain. After pandemic, gain persisted 40.9% who continued follow unhealthy nutrition habits had activity. emphasizes promotion a healthy diet regular university is essential for developing lifelong contribute overall well-being.

Language: Английский

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Change in body weight of older adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: longitudinal results from the Berlin Aging Study II

The journal of nutrition health & aging, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(4), P. 100206 - 100206

Published: March 8, 2024

Change in body weight during the COVID-19 pandemic as an unintended side effect of lockdown measures has been predominantly reported for younger and middle-aged adults. However, information on older adults which loss is known to result adverse outcomes, scarce. In this study we describe change before, during, after explore putative associated factors with a focus period that includes first six months containment measures. Prospective cohort three follow-up examinations over course 10 years. study, analyzed longitudinal 472 participants Berlin Aging Study II (mean age 67.5 years at baseline). Body was assessed four time points. Additionally, differences between subgroups characterized by socio-economic, cognitive, psychosocial variables well morbidity burden, biological markers (epigenetic clocks, telomere length), frailty were compared. On average, women men lost 0.87% (n = 227) 0.5% 245) their per year covering pandemic. Weight among particularly pronounced groups physical activity due lockdown, low positive affect, premature epigenetic (7-CpG clock), diagnosed metabolic syndrome, more masculine gender score (all variables: p < 0.05, n 245). During pandemic, 2.5-times (women) 2-times (men) higher rate than what expected age.

Language: Английский

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Lifestyle Habits and Nutritional Profile of the Spanish Population: A Comparison Between the Period During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(23), P. 3962 - 3962

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in habits regarding health and lifestyle Spanish population during after COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional design used. Data were collected pandemic from 22,181 participants 3907 using NutSo-HH Scale, assessing demographic, nutritional, variables. Key findings reveal a slight increase exercise duration (+6.61%) post-pandemic, along with reductions fried food (-3.57%), juice (-6.45%), alcohol consumption (-9.66%). Conversely, there notable increases ultra-processed foods (+2.16%), soft drinks (+6.47%), coffee/energy (+38.95%). Sleep quality, body image, self-perceived showed minor declines. These indicate that despite some positive behavioral changes, is still significant dependence on unhealthy dietary choices, negatively impacting both mental physical health. results highlight need for public strategies which encourage healthier eating, increased activity, better sleep quality reduce long-term effects brought by Focused interventions are necessary curb rising sugary beverages while fostering overall well-being. This underscores vital role ongoing surveillance customized initiatives enhance general post-pandemic era.

Language: Английский

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Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in Spanish Middle-Aged Adults: Links to Sociodemographic Factors, Diet, and Lifestyle

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 2671 - 2671

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Aim: This study examines the prevalence of eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia nervosa, among middle-aged Spaniards, noting their rising incidence in men as well women. It explores how these disorders relate to sociodemographic factors lifestyle habits. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August 2020 November 2021 via online platforms. Participants were Spanish nationals aged 31–50 years residing Spain. Results: Out 9913 respondents, 96.66% reported no diagnosed while 3.34% one or more (0.36% nervosa; 0.53% 1.97% other disorders; 0.48% multiple disorders). Concerns about body image lack control over food intake by 50% 28%, respectively, suggesting potential undiagnosed disorders. Significant BMI differences noted between healthy individuals those with bulimia. Conclusions: Anorexia affect both adolescents individuals, challenging existing stereotypes. The high disorder behaviors highlights need for early detection. To address issues Spain, targeted awareness programs are essential reduce stigma improve service access through clinical, social, political collaboration.

Language: Английский

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