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

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(7), С. 2279 - 2279

Опубликована: Июнь 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.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Nationwide Lockdowns Resulting from the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Intake, Eating Behaviors, and Diet Quality: A Systematic Review

Advances in Nutrition, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 13(2), С. 388 - 423

Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on food habits and perceptions: A study with Brazilians

Trends in Food Science & Technology, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 116, С. 992 - 1001

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Health conscious consumers and sugar confectionery: Present aspects and projections

Trends in Food Science & Technology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 123, С. 57 - 68

Опубликована: Март 9, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Energy and Macronutrient Dietary Intakes of Serbian Adults 18–64 Years Old: EFSA EU Menu Food Consumption Survey in Serbia (2017–2022)

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(7), С. 1228 - 1228

Опубликована: Март 31, 2025

This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the anthropometric and nutritional status among Serbian adults aged 18-64 years, using data from EFSA EU Menu food consumption survey conducted between 2017 2022. Based on nationally representative sample 1139 participants, this research utilized validated 24 h dietary recalls measurements. The results indicate significant imbalances, characterized by heavy reliance energy-dense foods, such as grains, fats, meat, with an underrepresentation fruits, vegetables, dairy. Men exhibited higher total energy intake, obtaining more meat while women consumed fruits vegetables but often did not meet recommended protein intake. Approximately 67.8% participants had insufficient fiber 15.4% recommendations, particularly women. Anthropometric measurements showed high prevalence overweight obesity, especially men. These findings highlight critical deficits in adequacy and, clinical practice perspective, underscore necessity for formulation policies, targeted public health strategies aimed at improving habits, provide evidence development national guidelines to support preventive healthcare strategies, management diet-related conditions, obesity metabolic disorders.

Язык: Английский

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No lockdown in the kitchen: How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected food-related behaviours

Food Research International, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 150, С. 110752 - 110752

Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and especially the lockdowns coming with it have been a disruptive event also for food consumption. In order to study impact of on eating habits, self-reported changes in food-related behaviours were investigated ten European countries by means an online survey. A latent class cluster analysis distinguished five clusters showed that different types consumers can be based how they react as regards their habits. While resilient 60% sample, another 35% reported more enjoyment cooking eating, time kitchen family meals. Among those, slight majority signs mindful indicated deliberate choices increased consumption healthy food, whereas minority indulgence food. Only 5% less involvement As is event, some these may habit-breaking properties open up new opportunities challenges policy industry.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of consumer global–local identity on attitude towards and intention to buy local foods

Food Quality and Preference, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 96, С. 104428 - 104428

Опубликована: Окт. 19, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Household Attitudes and Behavior towards the Food Waste Generation before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania

Agronomy, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(3), С. 746 - 746

Опубликована: Март 21, 2022

Food waste represents an important aspect with social, economic, and environmental implications. As previous studies underlined, the COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in food consumption patterns among consumers. The aim of study was investigate main household management during Romania compared period before pandemic. Factors affecting were also analyzed. Data collected Romanian households using online administrated questionnaire. 784 usable questionnaires analyzed descriptive statistics Cluster analysis. Consumers’ shopping habits have become more sustainable pandemic, a positive impact on management. amount losses decreased, people found ways valorize scraps. analysis 25 behavior factors lead 3 clusters solution: “wasters” (n = 264), “careless consumers” 227), “careful 359). While group represented by consumers who chose plan menu for next period, mainly males lower level education, did not choose going shopping, they discharge quantities first group. proved be most organized one, being preoccupied about planning reuse leftovers. People became conscious their habits; however, all groups greatly improved habits. results indicate that actions are needed increase awareness at regarding changing times.

Язык: Английский

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Food-related consumer behaviours in times of crisis: Changes in the wake of the Ukraine war, rising prices and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic

Food Research International, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 173, С. 113451 - 113451

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic subsided, war in Ukraine led to further disruptions consumers' daily behaviours, with rising prices for food and energy. We conducted a survey study on self-reported changes food-related consumer behaviour ten European countries compared results similar two years ago. A latent class cluster analysis distinguished five clusters showed that different types of consumers can be based how they react crisis as regards their eating habits. 19% participants reported no major changes, 32% mostly terms more price sensitivity. Among those beyond reacting higher prices, there are indications mindful deliberate choices. The already found earlier response therefore seem have been strengthened supplemented by reactions increases. present challenge industry supplying healthy sustainable at affordable prices.

Язык: Английский

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Has Covid-19 permanently changed online purchasing behavior?

EPJ Data Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2023

This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected online purchasing behavior using data from a major shopping platform in Japan. We focus on effect of two measures pandemic, i.e., number positive cases and state declarations emergency to mitigate pandemic. find that both promoted purchases at beginning but later periods, their faded. In addition, returned normal after states ended, overall time trend excluding effects was stable during first years These results suggest is temporary will not persist

Язык: Английский

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