Eating Behaviour Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies

González-Monroy, Cristina; Gómez-Gómez, Irene; Olarte-Sánchez, Cristian M.; Motrico, Emma

doi:10.3390/ijerph182111130

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“…Consumption of meat, fruits, and eggs among households has decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding aligns with several recent studies that reported rapid changes in diets and food consumption habits during the COVID-19 pandemic ( 46 , 48 , 49 ). During the COVID outbreak, due to the increase in the price of animal protein sources, the access of low-income decile groups to these items has decreased ( 50 ).…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security and Food Diversity of Iranian Rural Households

Movahed

Fard

Gholamrezai

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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With the onset of the coronavirus crisis, disruption of the domestic food supply chain, loss of revenue, and payments that affect food production have led to severe tensions and food security risks in many developing countries. The rural communities are more at risk of food insecurity due to less access to healthcare and social inequality. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security and food diversity of rural households. The sample included 375 household heads living in the rural areas of Khorramabad county, which was determined using a three-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected using standard Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) and Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) questionnaires. The results showed that the food security situation of rural households has deteriorated, and consumption of some food groups changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the multinomial regression model showed that gender, level of education, monthly income, number of employed members, nutrition knowledge, employment status, livestock ownership, and access to credit were significantly associated with the food security of households during the COVID-19 pandemic. The household head's gender, level of education, monthly income, nutrition knowledge, employment status, livestock ownership, and access to credit were significantly associated with dietary diversity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the findings, providing emergency food assistance and cash payments to food-insecure households can reduce the risk of food insecurity in rural households. It is suggested that government policies focus on identifying vulnerable households in rural areas, especially female-headed households, low-income households, and households without a wage income.

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security and Food Diversity of Iranian Rural Households

Movahed

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Gholamrezai

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…This may be due to the limitation of social gatherings, as noted by Rehm et al (2020) [57]. The 2021 review shows the overall increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic [58]. On the other hand, no changes in coffee consumption were observed, whereas a statistically significant increase in tea consumption was noted, which is in line with the review by Castellana et al (2021).…”

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“…Other researchers obtained different results [45,49,54]. An increase in the consumption of sweets was also noted in the review by Gonzalez-Monroy et al (2021) [58]. Their increased consumption could be associated with an increase in stress accompanying the pandemic [60].…”

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Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Level of Antibodies IgG and FRAP—Experiences of Polish School Staff: A Pilot Study

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Olechno

Socha

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The coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought many changes in terms of lifestyle, education, stress levels, and social contacts. The aim of our research was to evaluate changes in eating habits, physical activity, and selected lifestyle elements in a group of school staff, as well as their immune response to vaccination against COVID-19, and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) level. In total, 108 primary school teachers and other school staff with integration departments were included in the study. An original survey was conducted with the school staff. Of the study group, 45.4% chose to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In this group, the level of IgG antibodies was assessed, as well as the level of FRAP before vaccination, and after the first and second dose. An original questionnaire was also carried out. A decrease in physical activity and an increase in the time spent in front of the computer have been demonstrated, but a positive observation was a favorable change in most eating habits. After the second dose of vaccination, all subjects achieved the appropriate level of IgG antibodies (above 22 U/mL), with the maximum level recorded in 51%. There was also a significant increase in FRAP levels in the group after the first and second dose of the vaccine compared to the baseline level; an issue that requires further observation.

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“…How long routine changes are sustained after lockdown is yet to be fully evaluated; however, at the time of the present study, those with positive behaviour changes appeared conscious about the need to maintain good habits. Changes in physical activity [ 75 ], diet [ 76 ], substance use and other health behaviours [ 77 , 78 ] are highlighted in the international literature, often suggesting negative implications because of distancing and COVID-19. Other literature suggests that home-based activities such as exercise, yoga, and relaxation [ 79 , 80 ] and access to green spaces [ 35 , 81 ] can improve wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic, although perhaps only for more mobile members of the population.…”

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confidence: 99%

COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and Wellbeing: Experiences from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2020

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McKinlay

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In 2020, in the first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Aotearoa New Zealand consistently maintained stringent public health measures including stay-at-home lockdowns and distancing responses. Considering the widespread disruption to social functioning caused by the pandemic, this paper aimed to explore environmental and social factors that influenced the wellbeing of individuals during the first lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mixed-methods study involved a survey (n = 1010) and semi-structured interviews of a subset of surveyed individuals undertaken at the tail end of the first 2020 lockdown. Survey participants were recruited through social media-driven snowball sampling, less than 50% were aged under 45 years and 85% identified as female. Of those interviewed, 63% identified as female. Qualitative interview findings and open-ended survey results were analysed thematically. Participants described a variety of factors influencing wellbeing, largely related to the community and household; physical, behavioural, and lifestyle factors; access to health services; and social and economic foundations. While much of the focus of COVID-19 recovery was on reversing the economic and physical toll of the pandemic, our findings emphasise the need to empower individuals, families, and communities to mitigate the pandemic’s negative implications on wellbeing.

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Eating Behaviour Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies

Cited by 151 publications

References 57 publications

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security and Food Diversity of Iranian Rural Households

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security and Food Diversity of Iranian Rural Households

Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Level of Antibodies IgG and FRAP—Experiences of Polish School Staff: A Pilot Study

COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and Wellbeing: Experiences from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2020

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