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Behavioural Nutrition

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

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Category: Behavioural Nutrition
Hits: 37
ID: 121
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: Global

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

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

Affiliation
Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Seville, Spain

Start Date
Not specified

End Date
Not specified

Study Objective
To assess eating behaviour changes during the COVID-19 pandemic by evaluating longitudinal studies comparing eating habits before and after the pandemic.

Short Abstract
This systematic review evaluates changes in eating behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing 23 longitudinal studies. The review identifies shifts towards unhealthy eating, including increased consumption of snacks, sweets, ultra-processed food, and alcohol, while the intake of fruits and vegetables declined. These findings highlight the need for future public health strategies to address eating habits during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study Design
Systematic review of longitudinal studies

Population
General population, including vulnerable groups like those with diabetes, obesity, and the elderly

Sample Size
116,952 participants

Inclusion Criteria

  • Longitudinal studies
  • Studies that assessed eating behaviour before and after the pandemic
  • Published in any language

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cross-sectional studies
  • Studies that do not compare pre- and post-pandemic data

Intervention/Exposure
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behaviour

Outcome Measures

  • Changes in eating behaviour (e.g., increased snack frequency, preference for sweets and ultra-processed foods)
  • Changes in alcohol consumption
  • Dietary diversity and adherence to healthy diets

Funding Source
Not specified

Collaborating Institutions
Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Seville, Spain

Ethics Approval
Not specified

Publication Status
Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2021)

Keywords
Eating behaviour, COVID-19, longitudinal studies, dietary changes, snacks, ultra-processed food, alcohol consumption

Data Collection Methods
Systematic search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, and Web of Science databases

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable

Contact Information
Cristina González-Monroy: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.