2023
DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1521_22
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Lifestyle and preventive behaviors among adults during the early phase of the COVID-19 movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia caused by COVID-19 impacted people's health, social, behaviors, and economic consequences. Thus, this study aims to identify adults’ lifestyle and preventive behaviors during the MCO's early phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted in April 2020 using a convenience sampling technique. A total of 9987 adults aged 18 years and above from all over Malaysia participated in the study. The q… Show more

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“…Then, continuing to observe the pattern of respondents' buying intention regarding functional food products, they were asked whether the nutritional information on food labeling also influences their purchasing choices. As the pandemic reached, Malaysians considered shifting their diet to healthy and nutritious [7]. This question was raised to support this belief.…”
Section: Future Goals Of Functional Food Purchasing Powermentioning
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“…Then, continuing to observe the pattern of respondents' buying intention regarding functional food products, they were asked whether the nutritional information on food labeling also influences their purchasing choices. As the pandemic reached, Malaysians considered shifting their diet to healthy and nutritious [7]. This question was raised to support this belief.…”
Section: Future Goals Of Functional Food Purchasing Powermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dehydrated fruits and vegetables and natural sources of coloring and flavor are most recommended by respondents for product development. Since the pandemic began, people cooking more of their meals at home, products, ingredients, and recipes that make healthy food preparation easier are in demand [7].…”
Section: E Opinion On Functional Food Products From Local Cropsmentioning
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