COVID 19 Pandemi Döneminde Yetişkinlerin Beslenme, Sağlık Davranışı Değişiklikleri ve Yeme Davranışları

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the changes in the health behaviours, food consumption, meal patterns and eating behaviours of adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, which globally poses a major public health threat. Method: The research designed as descriptive and cross-sectional type was conducted on 330 voluntary adults aged 20 and over, between May and July 2020 (mean age: 33.1±11.5 years). Data were collected through an online survey method. The questionnaire included questions to identify the changes in participants' health behaviours, food consumption, meal patterns, and an eating disorder rating scale to evaluate their eating behaviours. SPSS 21.0 software was used for the evaluation of the data. Results: During the pandemic period, while smoking (p<.05), alcohol (p>.05) consumption, physical activity (p<.05) rates decreased; sleep duration and body mass indexes increased (p<.05). During the pandemic, the rate of those consuming one main meal a day increased, while the rate of those consuming three main meals decreased (p<.05). In addition, the rate of eating at night increased during the pandemic (p<.05). During the pandemic period, the adults’ consumption of cereals and sweets which are rich in carbohydrates, and their fat, tea, coffee consumptions increased, while their fish consumption decreased. The average global eating disorder rating scale score of adults during the pandemic period was 2.4±1.4, and it was determined that the risk of possible eating disorders was low. However, during the pandemic process, it was determined that they displayed negative behaviours such as consuming more food than usual, feeling losing control while eating, experiencing excessive eating attacks, and obsessive exercise. Conclusion: As a result of the study, it was revealed that the pandemic process negatively affected the nutrition and health behaviours of individuals in general. It is thought that adults should be made aware of the effects of nutrition and lifestyle on sensitivity to COVID-19 and recovery.

COVID-19 Pandemisi Sürecinde Yetişkinlerin Besin Destekleri Kullanımlarının İncelenmesi

“…Katılımcıların ancak yarısının (%50.5) bu süreçte düzenli fiziksel aktivite yaptıkları saptanmıştır (Tablo 2). Türkiye'de yapılan bir çalışmada da COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde bireylerin normalden daha fazla besin tükettikleri, karbonhidrat yönünden zengin besin tüketimlerinin ve BKİ'lerinin arttığı belirlenmiştir (53). Uluslararası çalışmalarda da bireylerin çoğunluğunun pandemi döneminde sağlıksız davranış kalıpları izlediği, beslenmelerinin olumsuz etkilendiği (54) ve besin tüketimlerinin arttığı bulunmuştur (55).…”

COVID-19 Salgını Sırasında Yetişkinlerde Beslenme ve Fiziksel Aktivitedeki Değişikliklerin Belirlenmesi

“…In this regard, promoting and supporting healthy nutrition and physical activity behaviors during the pandemic period plays a crucial role. 3,21,28 Based on the research findings and existing literature 26,27,29 , the study establishes "Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Recommendations" to protect and maintain public health and prevent obesity and obesity-related secondary diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic period, as well as in any future crises (Figure 2).…”