Eating habits and lifestyle changes during COVID-19 lockdown: an Italian survey

Journal of Translational Medicine, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 18(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 8, 2020

On December 12th 2019, a new coronavirus (SARS-Cov2) emerged in Wuhan, China, sparking pandemic of acute respiratory syndrome humans (COVID-19). the 24th April 2020, number COVID-19 deaths world, according to COVID-Case Tracker by Johns Hopkins University, was 195,313, and confirmed cases 2,783,512. The represents massive impact on human health, causing sudden lifestyle changes, through social distancing isolation at home, with economic consequences. Optimizing public health during this requires not only knowledge from medical biological sciences, but also all sciences related lifestyle, behavioural studies, including dietary habits lifestyle.Our study aimed investigate immediate eating changes among Italian population aged ≥ 12 years. comprised structured questionnaire packet that inquired demographic information (age, gender, place residence, current employment); anthropometric data (reported weight height); (adherence Mediterranean diet, daily intake certain foods, food frequency, meals/day); (grocery shopping, habit smoking, sleep quality physical activity). survey conducted 5th 2020.A total 3533 respondents have been included study, between 86 years (76.1% females). perception gain observed 48.6% population; 3.3% smokers decided quit smoking; slight increased activity has reported, especially for bodyweight training, 38.3% respondents; group 18-30 resulted having higher adherence diet when compared younger elderly (p < 0.001; p 0.001, respectively); 15% turned farmers or organic, purchasing fruits vegetables, North Center Italy, where BMI values were lower.In we provided first time Diet pattern lockdown. However, as is ongoing, our need be investigated future more extensive studies.

Язык: Английский

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Nutritional recommendations for CoVID-19 quarantine

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 74(6), С. 850 - 851

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2020

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COVID-19: The Inflammation Link and the Role of Nutrition in Potential Mitigation

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(5), С. 1466 - 1466

Опубликована: Май 19, 2020

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has engulfed the world, affecting more than 180 countries. As a result, there been considerable economic distress globally and significant loss of life. Sadly, vulnerable immunocompromised in our societies seem to be susceptible COVID-19 complications. Global public health bodies governments have ignited strategies issued advisories on various handwashing hygiene guidelines, social distancing strategies, and, most extreme cases, some countries adopted “stay place” or lockdown protocols prevent spread. Notably, are several risk factors for infection. These include presence poor nutritional status pre-existing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes mellitus, chronic lung diseases, cardiovascular (CVD), obesity, other that render patient immunocompromised. characterized systemic inflammation, which may common feature these NCDs, outcomes against COVID-19. In this review, we discuss anti-inflammatory therapies currently under investigation intended dampen cytokine storm infections. Furthermore, role diet lifestyle is considered, it known affect infections play This review speculates importance nutrition mitigation strategy support immune function amid pandemic, identifying food groups key nutrients

Язык: Английский

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Eating habits and lifestyle Changes during COVID-19 lockdown: an Italian survey

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2020, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 28, 2020

Abstract Background: On December 12, 2019 a new coronavirus (SARS-Cov2) emerged in Wuhan, China, sparking pandemic of acute respiratory syndrome humans (COVID-19). At 24th April 2020, the number COVID-19 deaths world, according to COVID-Case Tracker by Johns Hopkins University, was 195,313 and Covid-19 confirmed cases 2,783,512. The represents massive impact on human health, causing sudden lifestyle changes, through social distancing isolation at home, with economic consequences. Optimizing public health during this requires not only knowledge from medical biological sciences, but also all sciences related lifestyle, behavioural studies, including dietary habits lifestyle. Methods: Our study aimed investigate immediate eating changes among Italian population aged ≥12 years. instrument comprised structured questionnaire packet that inquired demographic information (age, gender, place residence, current employment); anthropometrics data (reported weight height); (Adherence Mediterranean Diet, daily intake certain foods, food frequency, meals/day); (grocery shopping, smoke habit, sleep quality physical activity). survey conducted 5 th 24 2020. Results: perception gain observed 48.6% population; 3.3% smokers decided quit smoking; slight increased activity has been reported, especially for bodyweight training, 38.3% respondents; group 18-30 years resulted have higher adherence Diet when compared youngers olders (p=0.000; p=0.000); 15% respondents turned farmers or organic purchasing groups fruit vegetables, North Center Italy, where BMI values were lower. Conclusions: In present study, we provided first time pattern lockdown. However, as is ongoing, our need be investigated future larger studies.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 on Food Behavior and Consumption in Qatar

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(17), С. 6973 - 6973

Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2020

The government of Qatar took strong containment measures to prevent the spread COVID-19 with restrictions on daily living such as social distancing and closing businesses schools. While these are essential stop virus spreading, several voices came warn their potential disruptive impact agri-food system. Therefore, this paper investigates immediate impacts Qatari consumer awareness, attitudes, behaviors related food consumption. study is based an online survey in using a structured questionnaire that was administered Arabic language through Survey Monkey platform from 24 May until 14 June 2020. results reveal clear changes way consumers eating, shopping, interacting food. Indeed, suggested (i) shift toward healthier diets; (ii) increase consumption domestic products due safety concerns; (iii) change modality acquiring (with surge grocery shopping); (iv) culinary capabilities; (v) absence panic buying stockpiling Qatar. expected inform current emergency plans well long-term food-related strategies

Язык: Английский

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Physical and Psychological Effects Related to Food Habits and Lifestyle Changes Derived from COVID-19 Home Confinement in the Spanish Population

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 12(11), С. 3445 - 3445

Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2020

As a consequence of COVID-19, millions households have suffered mobility restrictions and changes in their lifestyle over several months. The aim this study is to evaluate the effects COVID-19 home confinement on food habits, emotional balance Spanish population. This cross-sectional used data collected via an anonymous online questionnaire during month before lockdown finished Spain, with total 675 participants. 38.8% respondents experienced weight gain while 31.1% lost confinement. increase body was positively correlated age (Rs = 0.14, p < 0.05) BMI 0.20, 0.05). We also identified that 39.7% reported poorer quality sleep, −0.18, −0.21, 44.7% participants had not performed physical exercise differences by sex (p 0.05), sleep According emotional-eater questionnaire, 21.8% 11% were classified as eater or very eater, respectively. emphasize importance adopting healthy lifestyle, pandemic ongoing.

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2020, Номер 17(16), С. 5933 - 5933

Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2020

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of confinement due COVID-19 pandemics on eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits pregnant women. (2) Methods: was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence Mediterranean diet, physical health-related quality life (HRQoL), perceived obstacles (in terms preparation for delivery, medical appointments) women before after confinement. The conducted in 18-31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total 90 participated this study. There a significant decrease levels activity (p < 0.01) as well HRQoL 0.005). number hours spent sitting increased by 50% 0.001), 52.2% were unable attend delivery sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there no differences eating pattern = 0.672). Conclusions: These results suggest need implement specific online programs promote exercise reduce stress, thus improving population, should similar confinements occur again any reason future.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Gut Microbiota in Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Disorders as Well as the Protective Effects of Dietary Components

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(14), С. 3258 - 3258

Опубликована: Июль 23, 2023

The number of individuals experiencing mental disorders (e.g., anxiety and depression) has significantly risen in recent years. Therefore, it is essential to seek prevention treatment strategies for disorders. Several gut microbiota, especially Firmicutes Bacteroidetes, are demonstrated affect health through microbiota-gut-brain axis, the microbiota dysbiosis can be related disorders, such as anxiety, depression, other On hand, dietary components, including probiotics Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium), prebiotics fiber alpha-lactalbumin), synbiotics, postbiotics short-chain fatty acids), dairy products, spices Zanthoxylum bungeanum, curcumin, capsaicin), fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs, so on, could exert protective effects against by enhancing beneficial while suppressing harmful ones. In this paper, disorder-associated summarized. addition, components on targeting discussed. This paper helpful develop some natural products into pharmaceuticals functional foods prevent treat

Язык: Английский

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Fermented foods and gastrointestinal health: underlying mechanisms

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(4), С. 248 - 266

Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Fermented foods: Harnessing their potential to modulate the microbiota-gut-brain axis for mental health

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 158, С. 105562 - 105562

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024

Over the past two decades, whole food supplementation strategies have been leveraged to target mental health. In addition, there has increasing attention on ability of gut microbes, so called psychobiotics, positively impact behaviour though microbiota-gut-brain axis. Fermented foods offer themselves as a combined microbiota modulating intervention. Indeed, they contain potentially beneficial microbial metabolites and other bioactives, which are being harnessed axis for positive benefits. This review highlights diverse nature fermented in terms raw materials used type fermentation employed, summarises their potential shape composition microbiota, brain communication pathways including immune system and, ultimately, modulate Throughout, we identify knowledge gaps challenges faced designing human studies investigating health-promoting individual or components thereof. Importantly, also suggest solutions that can advance understanding therapeutic merit

Язык: Английский

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