Adherence
COVID-19 lockdown measures significantly increased food intake in young adults, with 31.2% reporting increased consumption and 16.8% reporting decreased consumption compared to pre-lockdown levels.
During periods of restricted access to external food sources (restaurants, cafes), self-reported food intake tends to increase for a significant portion of young adults, particularly those with higher BMI or increased stress. To counter this, prioritize home-cooked meals and monitor stress levels, as these are key drivers of increased consumption.
The overall food amount increased in 31.2% of participants (n = 610) during lockdown and decreased in 16.8% (n = 328).
Why this rating
Cross-sectional observational study with self-reported data; lacks longitudinal weight tracking or objective metabolic measures.
Source
Altered nutrition behavior during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in young adults
Bruno Hüber et al. · European Journal of Nutrition · 2020
DOI 10.1007/s00394-020-02435-6
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