Eating Behaviour Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(21), P. 11130 - 11130

Published: Oct. 22, 2021

Eating behaviour is a complex construct that liable to be modified by external factors. Due the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many restrictive measures were carried out with aim reducing impact this disease. As result, lifestyles disrupted, which could affect eating behaviours. The systematic review longitudinal studies was assess changes in during COVID-19 pandemic establishing comparison behaviours before and after pandemic. This study followed PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42020203246), whereas quality studies, Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale (NOS) applied. Out set 826 23 included review. main findings provided information about shift towards behaviours, characterized an increased snack frequency preference for sweets ultra-processed food rather than fruits, vegetables, fresh food. Additionally, alcohol consumption found among different countries. Consequently, adherence healthy diets decreased. These are relevant future policies strategies nutrition cases alarming situations such as current

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Changes in alcohol use during theCOVID‐19 pandemic in Europe: A meta‐analysis of observational studies

Drug and Alcohol Review, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41(4), P. 918 - 931

Published: Feb. 20, 2022

Abstract Issues Numerous studies have examined the impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on alcohol use changes in Europe, with concerns raised regarding increased and related harms. Approach We synthesised observational published between 1 January 2020 31 September 2021 self‐reported associated COVID‐19. Electronic databases were searched for evaluating individual data from European general clinical populations. identified 646 reports, which 56 population suitable random‐effects meta‐analyses proportional differences changes. Variations by time, sub‐region study quality assessed subsequent meta‐regressions. Additional 16 reports summarised narratively. Key Findings Compiling measuring overall use, slightly more individuals indicated a decrease than an increase their during [3.8%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.00–7.6%]. Decreases also reported often increases drinking frequency (8.0%, CI 2.7–13.2%), quantity consumed (12.2%, 8.3–16.2%) heavy episodic (17.7%, 13.6–21.8%). Among people pre‐existing high levels/alcohol disorder, high‐level patterns appear to solidified or intensified. Implications Pandemic‐related may be pre‐pandemic levels. Increases among high‐risk users are concerning, suggesting need ongoing monitoring support relevant health‐care services. Conclusion Our findings suggest that reduced Europe it since onset pandemic. However high‐quality examining specific change mechanisms at level lacking.

Language: Английский

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A Global Overview of Dietary Supplements: Regulation, Market Trends, Usage during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Health Effects

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(15), P. 3320 - 3320

Published: July 26, 2023

Over the last 20 years, use of dietary supplements (DS) has continued to grow in many countries. Due public health crisis brought on by COVID-19 pandemic and amidst fears regarding vaccines their low supply regions world, there been a marked interest DS as alternative means protecting against treating this emerging disease, well boosting immune system minimizing risk inflammation. Despite lack evidence suggest efficacy, surge sales reported parts world. Questions have also raised about effects associated with due increased during crisis. Numerous scientific studies demonstrated beneficial properties some adverse even toxic effects. In addition, given current global issue, review is needed establish status before The aim summarize impact incidence pandemic, regulation market trends. First, we provide an overview DS, including comprehensive legislative regulatory aspects USA, China, EU, Algeria. Second, describe prevalence most commonly consumed efficacy prophylactic modality era COVID-19. Additionally, examine structure size countries that predominantly produce import them, its trend, growth. Finally, review, discuss profile users.

Language: Английский

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Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 2279 - 2279

Published: June 30, 2021

To limit the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a nationwide lockdown started in Italy March 2020. In this unpredictable situation, cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out by Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste CREA Nutrition Centre. The aim work to evaluate how Italian habits changed during period, determinants changes, effect food waste prevention. sample 2678 respondents, 62% showed low Adherence Mediterranean Diet (AMD). During many participants improved quality their diet, increasing consumption fruit (24.4%), vegetables (28.5%), legumes (22.1%), nuts (12%), fish or shellfish (14%). Unfavorable changes were observed with excessive sweets pastries (36.9%) comfort foods (22.7%), lack physical activity (37.2%). main novelty examination dietary identified cluster analysis. Respondents generally high AMD eating habits, while respondents remained unchanged. addition, nearly 80% sensitive waste. provides useful contribution debate nutritional recommendations case further lockdown.

Language: Английский

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Use of online food retail platforms throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated diet‐related chronic disease risk factors: A systematic review of emerging evidence

Obesity Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(6)

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

Summary Food accessibility was considerably impacted by restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic, leading to growth in online food retail sector, which offered contact‐free delivery. This systematic review aimed assess change use of platforms COVID‐19. The secondary aim identify diet‐related chronic risk factors including dietary intake, eating behaviors, and/or weight status associated with pandemic. registered International Prospective Register Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (CRD42022320498) and adhered Preferred Reporting Items for Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Nine electronic databases were searched between January 2020 October 2023. Studies that reported frequency or groceries, meal delivery applications, meal‐kit services before pandemic included. A total 53 studies identified, 46 cross‐sectional studies, 4 qualitative 2 longitudinal cohort 1 mixed‐methods study. Overall, 96% (43/45) outcomes showed an increase groceries COVID‐19, while 55% (22/40) a decrease applications. Eight nine gain emotional eating. Further research is needed investigate links obesity.

Language: Английский

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“From farm to fork, naturally”: consumers’ intentions to buy organic food through online platforms, extending the UTAUT model with values

British Food Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2025

Purpose This study aims to extend the UTAUT model by incorporating attitude, egoistic and altruistic values as additional constructs predict customers’ intentions purchase organic food products through online platforms. Further, moderating effect of price consciousness was also examined in present study. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected on a convenience basis from 467 respondents Delhi NCR, India, an online-based questionnaire via social networking sites. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique applied using SmartPLS 4 analyze data. Findings empirical results demonstrate robust showing that all (“performance expectancy,” “effort “facilitating conditions” “social influence”) positively influence for products. Similarly, impact intentions. In terms moderation effects, significantly negatively influences relationship between intention well intention. Originality/value To best authors’ knowledge, this stands apart other studies many ways. First, it emphasizes interplay unique combination special generation cohort (youths). Second, role get more results.

Language: Английский

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Trends in Coffee and Tea Consumption during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Foods, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(10), P. 2458 - 2458

Published: Oct. 15, 2021

Over the last two years, many countries have enforced confinement to limit both spread of COVID-19 and demand for medical care. Confinement has resulted in a disruption work routines, boredom, depression, changes eating habits, among them consumption coffee tea. Following six databases, we examined articles tracking these beverages. Out 472 articles, including 23 beverage entries, 13 matched our criteria. While no clear trend during coronavirus pandemic emerged (7 studies indicated an increase, accounting 53.8%), tea clearly increased (70% versus 30%). Considering global health emergency continuum, more research is needed better understand paths underlying food choices ways those may influence outcomes, related disease.

Language: Английский

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Digital Food Retail: Public Health Opportunities

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 3789 - 3789

Published: Oct. 26, 2021

For over two decades, digital food retail services have been emerging alongside advances in mobile technology and improved access to wi-fi. Digitalization has driven changes within the environment, complicating an already complex system that influences food-related behaviors eating practices. Digital support infrastructure enhances commercial systems by extending availability of highly processed foods, further escalating poor dietary intakes. However, are heterogeneous–food delivery apps, online groceries, meal kits–and can be feasibly adapted nutrition interventions personalized individual needs. Although sparse, new evidence indicates great potential for address insecurity urban areas healthy making it easier select, plan, prepare meals. a product transformation reflect consumers’ constant need convenience, which must addressed future research interventions. This paper will discuss public health opportunities from global uptake services, with focus on kits.

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COVID-19 home isolation and food consumption patterns: Investigating the correlates of poor dietary diversity in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 110 - 110

Published: Jan. 28, 2022

Background: The unfurling COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered the defenselessness of Lebanese food system leading to serious implication in maintaining a healthy sustainable lifestyle. Aim: main purpose this study is examine impact on consumption patterns and dietary diversity people. Methods: online survey, completed between April June 2020, consisted cross-sectional 2282 participants (mean age: 29.36±12.221, 80.9% women) that was part survey across 38 different countries conducted by De Backer, C. et al. A frequency questionnaire used investigate along with calculation Food Consumption Score (FCS), proxy indicator diversity. Data collected cooking attitudes, shopping, stock identify community mitigation measures. Results: Home isolation due induced an increase legumes pulses (3.2%, p-value=0.001) whole wheat groups (2.8%, p-value=0.03). In contrast, decrease 5.4%, 6.9%, 5.8%, 5.1%, 3.1%, 3.4% 2.8% observed fruits (p-value=0), vegetables processed meats, poultry, fish other dairy products sweet snacks (p-value=0.001), sugared beverages fats oils respectively. FCS decreased 4.6%. As food-related behaviors, most practices (10 out 13) showed amelioration during lockdown proportions stocked have been changing since start seeing higher amounts pasta, rice or grains, flour, legumes/pulses stocked. Conclusion: To conclude, hostile home strategy followed prevent spread Lebanon, came at high nutritional cost, driving poor

Language: Английский

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Dietary Diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Disparities, Challenges, and Mitigation Measures

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Feb. 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the Eastern Mediterranean Region's food system's fragility posing severe challenges to maintaining healthy sustainable lifestyle. aim of this cross-sectional study ( N = 13,527 household's family members, mean age: 30.3 ±11.6, 80% women) is examine impact on consumption patterns and dietary diversity in 10 countries. A frequency questionnaire was used investigate along with calculation Food Consumption Score (FCS), a proxy indicator diversity. Data collected cooking attitudes, shopping stock explore community mitigation measures. In overall population, before during pandemic, most groups were consumed less or equal 4 times per week. As evident from our findings considering that may be better, but it's not over, small moderate changes relatively short time periods can become permanent lead substantial poor over time. While it priority mitigate immediate impact, one area great concern long-term effects households. To conclude, crisis region's unpreparedness deal pandemic. aggressive containment strategy essential for countries help prevent spread, came at high nutritional cost, driving

Language: Английский

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