Self-reported dietary changes among Los Angeles County adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Miller, Sydney; Bruin, Wändi Bruine de; Livings, Michelle S.; Wilson, John P.; Weber, Kate; Frazzini, Alison; Babboni, Marianna

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105586

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“…For SSBs, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic and non-Hispanic Other racial/ethnic adults had significantly higher odds for drinking more SSBs than non-Hispanic White adults. Somewhat different from our findings, the LA County study reported that non-Hispanic Asian adults and mixed race had significantly higher odds for unhealthy dietary change during the COVID-19 pandemic than non-Hispanic White adults [23]. It is difficult to compare our study findings with the LA County study because of the geographical specificity of the LA County.…”

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“…In the present study, younger adults experienced increased consumption of both unhealthy snacks/desserts and SSBs compared to older adults (≥65 years). Consistent with our findings, a previous study reported that younger adults (18-30 years) had 2.4 times higher odds of reporting unhealthy dietary change during the COVID-19 pandemic than older adults (≥65 years) in LA County [23]. Another study reported that older adults had significantly less emotional eating from COVID-19 related worries and psychological distress than young adults [20].…”

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“…For example, a study conducted in US adults (n = 428) during May and June 2020 found that 41% of adults reported increased consumption of sweets/desserts during the COVID-19 pandemic [17]. Another study conducted in adults living in Los Angeles (LA) County (n = 1080) during April and July 2020 found that 25% of adults reported consuming less healthy foods (e.g., less fruits and vegetables, and/or more sugary or fried food) during the COVID-19 pandemic [23]. Increased consumption of unhealthy snacks, sugary foods/desserts, and SSBs during the COVID-19 pandemic could be in part due to psychological stress triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“…Some studies have examined eating behavior variations among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, but most were conducted in other countries [19][20][21][22]. While a few studies were conducted in the United States, these studies had small sample sizes, and due to their methods, study findings cannot be generalized to the whole US adult populations [16,17,23,24]. Thus, we examined changes in the consumption of SSBs and less healthy snacks and desserts during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among US adults using the 2020 SummerStyles survey.…”

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Reported Changes in Eating Habits Related to Less Healthy Foods and Beverages during the COVID-19 Pandemic among US Adults

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered stress, anxiety, and disruption to many individuals’ daily lives, which might impact eating habits. Objective: To examine changes in eating habits related to less healthy foods and beverages during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic among US adults. Design: Cross-sectional study. Participants/setting: Authors used SummerStyles data gathered in June 2020 among 3916 US adults (≥18 years). Main outcome measures: The outcome of interest was the reported frequency of consuming more (1) unhealthy snacks and desserts including chips, cookies, and ice cream and (2) sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) like regular soda, fruit drinks, sports/energy drinks, sweetened coffee/teas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses were categorized as Never/Rarely, Sometimes, or Often/Always. Explanatory variables were sociodemographics, weight status, and census regions. Statistical analyses performed: We used multinomial regressions to calculate adjusted odds ratios (AOR) for Sometimes or Often/Always consuming more unhealthy snacks/desserts (vs. Never/Rarely); and Sometimes or Often/Always more SSBs (vs. Never/Rarely). Results: Overall, 36% of adults reported sometimes consuming more unhealthy snacks/desserts; 16% did so often/always. Twenty-two percent of adults reported sometimes drinking more SSBs; 10% did so often/always. Factors significantly associated with higher odds of reporting often/always consuming more unhealthy snacks/desserts were younger adults (AOR range = 1.51–2.86 vs. adults ≥65 years), females (AOR = 1.58 vs. males), non-Hispanic Black (AOR = 1.89 vs. non-Hispanic White), lower household income (AOR = 2.01 for <USD 35,000 vs. ≥USD 100,000), and obesity (AOR = 1.56 vs. underweight/healthy weight). Factors significantly associated with odds of Often/Always drinking more SSBs were being younger (AOR range = 2.26–4.39 vs. adults ≥65 years), non-Hispanic Black (AOR = 3.25 vs. non-Hispanic White), Hispanic (AOR = 1.75 vs. non-Hispanic White), non-Hispanic Other race/ethnicity (AOR = 2.41 vs. non-Hispanic White), lower education (AOR = 2.03 for ≤high school; AOR = 1.80 for some college vs. college graduate), lower household income (AOR range = 1.64–3.15 vs. ≥USD 100,000), and obesity (AOR = 1.61 vs. underweight/healthy weight). Conclusions: Consuming more sugary foods and SSBs during the first phase of the pandemic was higher in younger adults, lower-income adults, people of racial/ethnic minority groups, and adults with obesity. Dietary shifts to less healthy foods and drinks may influence metabolic health if sustained long-term. Implementing strategies to support individual’s healthy eating habits during the ongoing pandemic and the pandemic recovery may benefit health and wellness.

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“…Changes in eating behaviors during the pandemic have been reported in the general population (12)(13)(14) and also in patients with T1D (15). As expected, increased consumption of comfort foods, in particular sweets, was reported.…”

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Dietary Changes During COVID-19 Lockdown in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes on a Hybrid Artificial Pancreas

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Calabrese

Rienzo

et al. 2021

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In this retrospective analysis, we examine the impact of the lockdown of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on eating habits in individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on a hybrid artificial pancreas (HAP). Dietary composition before and during lockdown was assessed by 7-day food records of 12 participants with T1D on HAP (three men and nine women, ages 38 ± 13 years, HbA1c 6.8 ± 0.3%, M ± SD). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics and lifestyle changes (online questionnaire) were also assessed. Compared to prelockdown, reported body weight tended to increase during lockdown with no changes in total energy intake. Participants significantly decreased animal protein intake (−2.1 ± 3.7% of total energy intake, p = 0.048), but tended to increase carbohydrate intake (+17 ± 28 g/day, p = 0.052). These changes were induced by modifications of eating habits at breakfast and lunch during weekdays. Patients consumed more cereals (+21 ± 33 g/day, p = 0.038), whole grain (+22 ± 32 g/day, p = 0.044), and sweets (+13 ± 17 g/day, p = 0.021), and less animal protein sources (−42 ± 67 g/day, p = 0.054). Participants showed a more regular meal timing and decreased physical activity. Blood glucose control remained optimal (time-in-range 76 ± 8 vs. 75 ± 7% before lockdown), and daily total insulin infusion increased (42 ± 10 vs. 39 ± 12 I.U., p = 0.045). During the lockdown, patients with T1D on HAP modified dietary habits by decreasing animal protein and increasing carbohydrate intake. This increase, mainly concerning whole grain and low-glycemic-index products, did not influence blood glucose control.

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Self-reported dietary changes among Los Angeles County adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 21 publications

References 35 publications

Reported Changes in Eating Habits Related to Less Healthy Foods and Beverages during the COVID-19 Pandemic among US Adults

Reported Changes in Eating Habits Related to Less Healthy Foods and Beverages during the COVID-19 Pandemic among US Adults

Dietary Changes During COVID-19 Lockdown in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes on a Hybrid Artificial Pancreas

Contributing to Food Security and Sovereignty: Promoting Sustainable Production, Using as an Example the Standardization of the Conditions of a Low Energy Consumption Process for the Dehydration of Strawberry Flakes in México

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