EXAMINING DIETARY PATTERNS AND CHANGES IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING THE PANDEMIC DOI Open Access
Fatih Cesur

Journal of Health and Sport Scıences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2), P. 84 - 102

Published: Aug. 28, 2024

Purpose: Changes in the dietary habits of volunteer participants before, during and after pandemic were examined. Materials Methods: The study included 1323 people between ages 18-65 was a descriptive study. survey administered to individuals via Google Form Internet connection 2021, 2022 2023. No name surname information requested from participants. This conducted our country on retired, healthcare personnel, students with SSI. In lower parts questions, explanations made using sampling method. Results: When compared before pandemic, significant difference found consumption food supplements (p < 0.001), functional foods that strengthen immune system 0.001) probiotic-prebiotic foods. Physical activity levels decreased significantly pre-pandemic post-pandemic. During all groups increased among workers, other (retired, unemployed, etc.). There probiotic pandemic. Compared pre-probiotic use 59.30% 40.70%. Functional 55.70% 44.30%. Conclusion: It is seen changed individuals, but individuals' interest these they returned their diet.

Language: Английский

Prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in Lebanon: 2016–2022, before and during the COVID-19 outbreak DOI

Diala Harkous,

Nada Ghorayeb,

Marie‐Hélène Gannagé‐Yared

et al.

Endocrine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 82(3), P. 654 - 663

Published: Aug. 19, 2023

Language: Английский

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Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Pro-Health Behavior of Poles DOI Open Access
Karolina Hoffmann, Anna Paczkowska,

Aleksandra Bońka

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 1299 - 1299

Published: Jan. 24, 2022

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has exerted enormous impacts on individuals’ lifestyle, economics and social life. aim of the study was to assess impact COVID-19 health-promoting behaviors a sample Polish population, including dietary supplementation, physical activity, eating habits, implementation preventive vaccinations. Within scope survey, data collected from 1101 adult respondents residing in Poland (862 women 239 men). An anonymous questionnaire prepared based scientific literature used as research tool. survey conducted during second wave using CAWI (Computer—Assisted Web Interview) method by disseminating selected media. We found that, pandemic, were more likely maintain healthy habits use supplementation; however, majority engaged activity less frequently had sedentary lifestyle. Most felt no need undergo influenza significantly increased health awareness analyzed group population. However, obtained results are not fully satisfactory; therefore, there is promote lifestyle pro-health part campaigns.

Language: Английский

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Consumption of Dietary Supplements among Working-Age Residents of Lithuania in the Period from 2021 to 2023 DOI Creative Commons
Rokas Arlauskas, Donatas Austys,

Valerij Dobrovolskij

et al.

Medicina, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(4), P. 669 - 669

Published: April 19, 2024

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the consumption dietary supplements (DS) among working-age residents Lithuania from 2021 2023 with respect social demographic factors an assessment personal health. Materials Methods: Using stratified sampling techniques, included three samples (1600 each year, 4800 total). Three surveys were conducted, distribution respondents between groups compared using χ2 test. Results: DS significantly differed year accounted for 78.1%, 71.6%, 72.7% respondents, respectively (p < 0.05). In 2022, prevalence lower in majority 2023, it higher females, younger residents, those larger families, who suffered COVID-19 Despite similar changes found negatively assessed their health, group showed more prevalent non-university education, unemployed income Conclusions: a again 2023. health shows different habits DS.

Language: Английский

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May changes in nutritional habits be an indicator of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic period? DOI
Eda Başmısırlı, Aslı Gizem Çapar, Neşe Kaya

et al.

Nutrition & Food Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 3, 2024

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the effect anxiety levels adults on their nutritional status during COVID-19 pandemic in Kayseri province, Turkey. Design/methodology/approach A total 898 consisting 479 individuals with and 419 without a positive diagnosis were included study. individuals’ socio-demographic characteristics, health status, habits, anthropometric measurement Fear Scale (FCV-19S) information obtained online. Findings mean FCV-19S score participants 17.49 ± 6.02. higher those who reduced consumption protein sources compared did not change increased ( p < 0.001). It determined that scores fruit/vegetables, sweets sugar than such items = 0.007). onion/garlic snack lower decreased or these nutrients 0.001, 0.002). Practical implications Education programs can be organized especially targeting vulnerable populations, as women, chronic diseases experiencing symptoms. These conducted by dietitians psychologists collaboration, focusing promoting healthy eating habits coping strategies stressful times. Originality/value changed nutrition had fear not. Individuals high paid more attention fear.

Language: Английский

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A post-pandemic trend in the consumption of dietary supplements among residents of Lithuania DOI
Rokas Arlauskas, Donatas Austys, Rimantas Stukas

et al.

Central European Journal of Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(3), P. 189 - 199

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

The consumption of dietary supplements might prevent the deficiency necessary nutrients. On other hand, in cases overconsumption, adverse effects occur. In Lithuania, COVID-19 pandemic provoked an increase supplements. aim this study was to reveal post-pandemic trend among working-age residents Lithuania with respect social and demographic factors food selection criteria.

Language: Английский

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Perceptions of COVID-19 symptoms, prevention, and treatment strategies among people in seven Arab countries: A cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Feras Jirjees, Muna Barakat,

Qamar Shubbar

et al.

Journal of Infection and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 1108 - 1117

Published: Sept. 10, 2022

the widespread COVID-19 infection worldwide has resulted in inability of healthcare facilities to receive all infected patients; therefore, most are treated at home. In addition, factors such as high mortality, types and severity symptoms, prevalence unreliable information have prompted patients resort self-treatment.To assess prevention, treatment, degree sources among with Arab countries METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted seven countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, United Emirates. People who recovered from completed questionnaire. Score symptoms during after been calculated by giving participants a list 13 symptoms.A total 3519 survey. Mostly females (68.3%), aged between 18 40 years old (59.4%). Prophylaxis treatments, including vaccines antibiotics, used around 40% participants. The average score period found 7.31 ± 3.66 out 13. However, upon recovery low (0.48 1.11 score). significant associations increased incidence were reported older people, married, divorced or widowed, people chronic diseases, obese. Moreover, decreased those worked health sector, non- ex-smokers, vaccinated people.The use medication other treatments prevent common countries. Taking vaccine only effect on number experienced patients. Although nearly two passed since onset disease, there is still need raise treatment awareness

Language: Английский

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Dietary Supplements Questioned in the Polish Notification Procedure upon the Basis of Data from the National Register of Functional Foods and the European System of the RASFF DOI Open Access
Kacper Wróbel, Anna Justyna Milewska, Michał Marczak

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(13), P. 8161 - 8161

Published: July 3, 2022

Dietary supplements (DS) in the countries of European Union falls within scope food law. DS may, however, contain substances that are simultaneously applied medicinal products as defined pharmaceutical The presence such ingredients may cause problems with product qualification. phenomenon applying borderline dietary require additional regulations, and ensuring them be problematic. We conducted an analysis aiming to identify dishonest market practices resorted by producers distributors non-conforming supplements. examined mostly questioned compared data from RASFF system registers entities. results show some operators tend re-notify same response initiation official control procedures. Products form capsules or powders were most common re-notifications 50–100 days. Based on obtained, it can concluded entities obliged document safety its compliance use imperfection notification procedure, order keep despite potential non-compliance.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Vitamin D Status in Korean Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Ji-Young Kwon, Sung Goo Kang

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(22), P. 4863 - 4863

Published: Nov. 17, 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate changes in 25(OH)D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) levels and the vitamin D status Korean adults before during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This compared serum after pandemic 1483 aged 19 years older who were screened at a university hospital. Subjects selected only from participants tested same season pre-COVID-19 testing period 1 March 2018 31 November 2019; COVID-19 era June 2020 2021. mean level for all 21.4 ± 10.2 ng/mL prior outbreak COVID-19, which increased 23.6 11.8 lockdown (p < 0.001). increase particularly dramatic elderly females (28.8 12.3 37.7 18.6 ng/mL, p = 0.008). prevalence deficiency decreased both males (48.4% 44.5%, 0.005) (57.0% 46.0%, In conclusion, era, accordingly.

Language: Английский

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Preventing the Adverse Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19 through Diet, Supplements, and Lifestyle DOI Open Access
Ronan Lordan, William B. Grant

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 115 - 115

Published: Dec. 28, 2021

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen responsible for disease 2019 (COVID-19) and ongoing worldwide pandemic, has cost lives of almost 5 [...].

Language: Английский

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Food Supplements Usage During Covid-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access

Merita RUMANO,

Elvisa RUMANO,

Jotilda JOTI

et al.

Zeugma Biological Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 6 - 17

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Language: Английский

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