The Effect of COVID-19-related Lockdowns on Diet and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Elisabeth, Anne; Karlen, Stade Bader-Larsen; Magkos, Faidon

doi:10.14336/ad.2021.0606

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“…Reduced intake of calcium rich foods, for example, might be particularly detrimental to women who are recently postmenopausal. Our findings are in accord with two recent studies that found that diet quality and food intake were mainly unaffected during the lockdown among older populations ( 51 , 52 ).…”

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Physical Activity and Diet in a Global Pandemic: An Investigation of the Impact of COVID-19 on Factors Relevant for Musculoskeletal Health at Two Different Stages of the Lifecourse

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BackgroundPhysical activity, nutrition and other lifestyle factors play important roles in maintaining musculoskeletal health. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) originated in late 2019, spread globally to be declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation in March 2020, and led to widespread behaviour change. The aim of this study was to use two existing cohorts, the Hertfordshire Cohort Study (HCS) and Health and Employment After Fifty Study (HEAF), to understand how wave one of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted lifestyle factors associated with musculoskeletal health in the UK.Methods125 eligible participants, 65 males and 60 females (drawn from the HCS study, median (IQR) age 84.3 (82.4-86.6) years, all Caucasian, and community dwelling) were contacted by telephone and asked to complete a questionnaire administered by a trained researcher. Data collection occurred over the period July 2020 to February 2021. 2469 participants, 1086 men and 1383 women (drawn from the HEAF study, median age 65.7 (62.0-69.3) years, mostly Caucasian and community dwelling) completed an online questionnaire in March 2021.ResultsIn HCS, 47% respondents reported being less physically active than before the pandemic (and only 5% more so), 27% said they consumed less alcohol compared to pre-pandemic times (and only 3% more so), and 18% reported eating less than before, although quality of diet was generally unchanged over this timeframe surveyed. In HEAF, 44% participants said they were less active than before the pandemic, while 17% reported being more active. The majority of participants reported no changes in alcohol consumption and diet; however, 19% said they drank more than before (32% of which was above recommended levels), 16% said their diet was less healthy, and 19% reported eating more than before.ConclusionWe have reported the experience of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among participants of two Caucasian community dwelling UK cohorts, highlighting the impact of the pandemic on lifestyle factors associated with musculoskeletal health. Changed physical activity levels were reported in a high proportion of respondents in both studies; an investigation of reversibility of these changes is required.

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Physical Activity and Diet in a Global Pandemic: An Investigation of the Impact of COVID-19 on Factors Relevant for Musculoskeletal Health at Two Different Stages of the Lifecourse

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“…In addition, the daily time sitting increased from 5 to 8 h. The survey was predominantly conducted in European, North African, and West Asian countries [ 17 ]. A systematic review including 22 international, retrospective and prospective studies based on self-reported data conducted until March 2021 demonstrated that older adults (age > 50 years) had significantly decreased their PA during the pandemic [ 18 ]. People in the United States who worked from home reported more time sitting than those who continued to work on-site based on self-report measurements and recall [ 19 ].…”

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“…Overall, studies worldwide demonstrate decreases in PA and increases in sedentary behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic across various populations [ 18 , 20 , 29 ]. Notably, studies also indicate no change or even increased PA among population groups [ 30 ], which points to the need to further improve our understanding regarding variations in change in PA and sedentary behavior during the pandemic.…”

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Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Swedish Population Study

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Kerstis

Stier

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Governments have enforced measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 with varying degrees of success, which could affect people’s physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior. This study aimed to examine changes in PA levels, types of PA, and sedentary behavior in the Swedish population before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associations between changed PA levels and demographical and behavioral determinants were also investigated. In December 2020, 1035 individuals (18–79 years old) completed a survey about their PA and sedentary behavior before and during the pandemic. Factors influencing their PA were also explored. Fifty-one percent of the sample reported reduced total PA, 18% had no change, and 31% increased their PA. Overall, organized PA decreased the most and sedentary behavior increased. The youngest and oldest age groups reported the greatest reduction in PA, while middle-aged groups reported the most increased PA. Men reported a larger increase in sedentary behavior than women. Mental and physical capability was associated with change in PA. In conclusion, this study indicates that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the Swedish population have decreased PA levels with a concurrent increase in sedentary behavior, which may have negative health consequences. Interventions are recommended to address both PA and sedentary behavior, specifically to strengthen people’s ability to perform PA and focusing on the youngest and oldest age groups.

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“…Since the impacts of activity restrictions, such as quarantines and curfews, on physical activity, social interactions, and diet behaviors were one of the main focuses in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, diverse findings on these topics have been reported from various regions ( Ding et al, 2021 ; Latsuzbaia et al, 2020 ; Nicklett et al, 2021 ; Elisabeth et al, 2021 ; Tison et al, 2020 ; Yamada et al, 2020 ). Our descriptive findings regarding behavioral changes before and after the first declaration of a state of emergency are one report from a rural area in Japan.…”

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“…Eating habits are also unavoidable in this context, as they are considered one of the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Previous reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diet vary ( Nicklett et al, 2021 ; Elisabeth et al, 2021 ), which may be due to the difference in COVID-19-related policies in each country. Hence, reporting from various regions may be necessary when synthesizing findings on changes in eating habits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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confidence: 98%

Physical, social, and dietary behavioral changes during the COVID-19 crisis and their effects on functional capacity in older adults

Abe

Nofuji

Seino

et al. 2022

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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The Effect of COVID-19-related Lockdowns on Diet and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Cited by 57 publications

References 45 publications

Physical Activity and Diet in a Global Pandemic: An Investigation of the Impact of COVID-19 on Factors Relevant for Musculoskeletal Health at Two Different Stages of the Lifecourse

Physical Activity and Diet in a Global Pandemic: An Investigation of the Impact of COVID-19 on Factors Relevant for Musculoskeletal Health at Two Different Stages of the Lifecourse

Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Swedish Population Study

Physical, social, and dietary behavioral changes during the COVID-19 crisis and their effects on functional capacity in older adults

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