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Lower education level is inversely associated with weight gain during lockdown, suggesting socioeconomic factors influence food choices.
If you have less formal education, be aware that socioeconomic factors may make it harder to access fresh, healthy food. Focus on affordable, shelf-stable healthy options like canned beans, frozen vegetables, and whole grains to mitigate weight gain.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
increased education (inversely, β = −1.15; 95%CI −2.13, −0.17, p = 0.022)... were significantly associated with increased weight gain.
Why this rating
Observational, self-reported, but statistically significant.
Source
Changes in Weight and Nutritional Habits in Adults with Obesity during the “Lockdown” Period Caused by the COVID-19 Virus Emergency
Marianna Pellegrini et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12072016
cross_sectional · n=150Cited 543×
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