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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Individual-Level Determinants of Lifestyle Behavioral Changes during COVID-19 Lockdown in the United States: Results of an Online Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(8), С. 4364 - 4364

Опубликована: Апрель 20, 2021

This study examined individual-level determinants of self-reported changes in healthy (diet and physical activity) addictive (alcohol use, smoking, vaping) lifestyle behaviors during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period USA. A national online survey was administered between May June 2020 that targeted a representative U.S. sample yielded data from 1276 respondents, including 58% male 50% racial/ethnic minorities. We used univariate multivariable linear regression models to examine associations sociodemographic, mental health, behavioral with behaviors. Some participants reported increases since pandemic (i.e., 36% increased eating behaviors, 33% activity). However, they also alcohol use (40%), tobacco (41%), vaping (46%). With regard determinants, individuals who adhering social distancing guidelines were more likely report (β = 0.12, 95% CI 0.04 0.21). Conversely, women −0.37, −0.62 −0.12), unemployed −0.33, −0.64 −0.02) less In addition, reporting anxiety 0.26, 0.09 0.43). Taken together, these findings suggest may benefit interventions targeting diet activity, smoking cessation address pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Lockdown Due to COVID-19 and Its Consequences on Diet, Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Other Aspects of Daily Life Worldwide: A Narrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(11), С. 6832 - 6832

Опубликована: Июнь 2, 2022

The novel coronavirus, termed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is responsible for the disease called 2019 (COVID-19). Besides important rates of mortality and morbidity directly attributed to infection itself, many studies detected an shift towards mostly unhealthy lifestyle patterns in previously healthy non-infected populations all around world. Although most changes had or will have a negative impact on general population health status, some findings are encouraging. Notwithstanding that there was obvious necessity governments apply national lockdowns, it also necessary identify comprehend consequences they caused. A narrative literature review performed, based scientific articles previous reviews. An accurate description eating habits alcohol consumption, physical activity, mental health, daily routines, economic impacts, broader effects society provided each continent different age groups through this review. volume selected surveys encompasses approximately 400,000 persons.

Язык: Английский

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Does gender really matter? Exploring determinants behind consumers' intention to use contactless fitness services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a focus on health and fitness apps

Internet Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 33(1), С. 280 - 307

Опубликована: Март 16, 2022

Purpose This research created a theoretical framework based on theory of consumption values (TCV) and perceived risk (TPR) to investigate the determinant factors behind consumers' intention use health fitness apps during COVID-19-related lockdown. In addition, selectivity hypothesis (SHT), this study also explored how gender differences moderate relationships between determinants behavioral intention. Design/methodology/approach A total 613 respondents completed self-reported online questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was conducted test role potential in influencing Hierarchical multiple regression performed examine moderating effect gender. Findings The findings revealed that physical appearance, general health, enjoyment, affiliation condition have positive influences intention, while privacy security exert negative impact More importantly, results indicated only affiliation, stronger female, other predictors showed same effects both genders. Practical implications Fitness providers should embrace as new contactless tool offer services after app developers need focus more utility quality their apps. they add gamification elements because these could increase hedonic experience especially Third, systems be continuously updated decline Lastly, when female consumers are targeted lockdown, make efforts imbue with social features improve level security. Originality/value Although importance technologies has been highlighted ever since beginning COVID-19 pandemic, there very little usage lockdown TCV TPR. Meanwhile, context remains underexplored. is one early attempts fill gaps. will enhance regarding acceptance apps; it challenges generalizability SHT Moreover, several important for industry pandemic were suggested.

Язык: Английский

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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, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11, С. 110 - 110

Опубликована: Янв. 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

Язык: Английский

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Impact of digital health literacy on health-related quality of life in Chinese community-dwelling older adults: the mediating effect of health-promoting lifestyle

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июнь 21, 2023

Background In the context of aging and digitalization, development application digital health can help meet growing needs older adults. Improving literacy adults may be an effective way to alleviate shortage public resources improve their health-related quality life (HRQoL). However, impact on HRQoL in underlying mechanism remain unclear. This study intends explore whether has effect community-dwelling adults, health-promoting lifestyle plays a mediating role between HRQoL, while providing theoretical basis for scientific construction intervention programs Methods The cross-sectional was conducted Chongqing, China from September 2020 April 2021. 572 were surveyed by stratified sampling. Data sociodemographic characteristics, literacy, collected. Univariate analysis used compare differences among with different characteristics. Pearson correlation HRQoL. SPSS PROCESS macro examine Results mean score 97.97 (SD 11.45). showed that there statistically significant gender, age, educational level, marital status, monthly household income per capita ( p < 0.05). There positive correlations coefficients ranging 0.416 0.706 0.001). Digital positively associated β = 0.210, 0.001), mediated relationship indirect 0.175 (95% Bootstrap CI 0.135–0.214). Conclusion affect through lifestyle. It is suggested relevant management institutions, communities families should strengthen cultivation promote lifestyle, ultimately

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 and the Change in Lifestyle: Bodyweight, Time Allocation, and Food Choices

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(19), С. 10552 - 10552

Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2021

We analyze the dynamic changes in individuals’ lifestyle during COVID-19 outbreak and recovery period through a survey of 1061 Chinese households. Specifically, we are interested bodyweight, time allocation food choices. find that is associated with weight gain, less spent on exercise more entertainment. The proportion online purchase snack purchases also shows an upward trend. This study provides useful implications impact its lockdowns offers foresights for countries different stages pandemic. It explains how encouraging exercise, managing new venues, reducing intake unhealthy such as snacks may need to be considered dealing aftermath COVID-19.

Язык: Английский

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Public Health Response to the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Concern about Ultra-Processed Food Consumption

Foods, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(7), С. 950 - 950

Опубликована: Март 25, 2022

Introduction: There is scientific consistency in the concept of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as a descriptor an unhealthy diet. The most recent literature points to troubling evidence that policies adopted address SARS-CoV-2 pandemic may have contributed diverting eating habits toward poorer Considering historically unique lockdown scenario, and health burden imposed by UPFs on human health, it critical investigate how epidemic has influenced UPF intake directly. Reviewing literature, we aimed assess changes consumption during compared previous general population. Methods: Consulting six databases, examined articles investigating according NOVA classification both before lockdowns. In total, 28 reports were included final analysis. Results: A clear trend increasing sweets (chocolate, candy, cookies, pastries, cakes, desserts, confectionery, 31.75% increase vs. 21.06% decrease), packaged fatty or salty snacks (23.71% 20.73% baked goods (bread products, pizza, sandwiches, 28.03% 13.5% decrease) emerged, versus decrease ready-to-eat dishes (16.2% 22.62% ready-made meals (10.6% 31.43% such instant soups, canned foods, fast food, chips, well sugary drinks (14.55% 22.65% decrease). No was observed for processed meat consumption. Conclusion: current scenario raises concerns about increased UPFs, especially sweets, snacks, goods, urgent need implement policy strategies manage trade these from preventive perspective.

Язык: Английский

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Multiplying effects of COVID‐19 lockdown on metabolic risk and fatty liver

European Journal of Clinical Investigation, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 51(7)

Опубликована: Май 25, 2021

Social containment measures imposed in Europe during the lockdown to face COVID-19 pandemic can generate long-term potential threats for metabolic health.A cohort of 494 non-COVID-19 subjects living 21 EU countries were interviewed by an anonymous questionnaire exploring anthropometric and lifestyle changes 1-month lockdown. A subgroup 41 overweight/obese Italian with previously diagnosed nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) joined study following a 12-month follow-up period promoting weight loss healthy lifestyle.During lockdown, body increased 55% (average 2.4 ± 0.9 kg). Weight change age, but not baseline mass index. Subjects Italy had greater gain than those other European Countries. was highest reporting no physical activity, low adherence Mediterranean diet. In NAFLD group, occurred 70% cases. decreased score at 3 months before as compared 1 year before.Strict social containment-even short-term-pave way risk abnormalities medium-long term. this context, diet regular activity play protective role both terms development/progression, implication primary secondary prevention. When adopting imposing containment, intensive educational campaigns must increase public awareness about beneficial effects lifestyles.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in nutrition and lifestyle habits during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and the effects of healthy eating attitudes

Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 14(3), С. 325 - 341

Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2021

BACKGROUND: Social isolation required by the pandemic has led to some changes in individuals’ eating and lifestyle habits. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed examine change nutrition habits of Turkish people during COVID-19 outbreak investigate effects attitudes healthy on this change. METHOD: At beginning pandemic, individuals over age 18 participated cross-sectional using an online questionnaire. Demographic information (age, gender, education level, place residence occupation), anthropometric data (reported weight height); nutritional behavior (number meals per day, consumption various foods, use supplements, etc.) were requested from participations. In addition, Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (ASHN) was used determine participants. RESULTS: A total 432 volunteers study. It revealed that body increased 38.0% participants activity level decreased 73.1% them initial stage pandemic. Nevertheless, 44.7% reported sleep time, 77.8% social media use, 66.7% stress anxiety. found most commonly supplements period vitamin C, D multivitamin complex. Women have significantly higher ASHN scores compared men (p < 0.001). The those whose did not who their be higher. determined as increased, attitude increased. CONCLUSION: study, findings regarding negative quarantine are presented. However, with a positive toward observed better control management Therefore, it is thought dissemination society may contribute maintenance physical mental health event

Язык: Английский

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