Changes in dietary habits and eating behaviors during COVID-19 induced confinement: A study from Jordan
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.COVID-19 confinement in Jordan led to significant dietary habit and eating behavior changes in adults. While many shifts were positive, increased high-calorie food intake and late-night eating pose obesity risks.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Behavioral Science
Background
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread lockdowns, significantly impacting daily routines and lifestyle choices globally.
- Understanding the shifts in dietary habits (DH) and eating behaviors (EB) during such periods is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the changes in dietary habits and eating behaviors among adults in Jordan during the COVID-19-induced confinement.
- To identify specific positive and negative dietary and behavioral shifts and their potential health implications.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- An online survey was distributed via social media platforms to collect data from adult participants in Jordan during April-May 2020.
- The survey assessed changes in various dietary habits and eating behaviors.
Main Results
- A total of 1844 adults (aged 18-72) participated.
- Most participants reported increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, immune boosters, water, and hot beverages.
- Conversely, increased consumption of high-calorie foods and late-night eating were reported, alongside decreased restaurant and fatty food intake.
- Factors such as age, sex, obesity, education, income, and job type influenced these changes.
Conclusions
- COVID-19 confinement prompted significant, albeit mixed, changes in adult dietary habits and eating behaviors in Jordan.
- While positive changes like increased fruit and vegetable intake were observed, risky behaviors like increased high-calorie food consumption and late-night eating were also prevalent.
- Findings offer valuable insights for developing targeted public health recommendations and programs for adults facing similar circumstances.
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