Adherence
COVID-19 lockdowns and associated lifestyle restrictions in the UAE caused significant negative shifts in dietary patterns, physical activity, and psychological well-being, leading to weight gain and increased stress.
During periods of restricted movement or lockdown, prioritize maintaining basic habits over perfection. Focus on home-cooked meals if possible, as the study showed a shift towards homemade meals was common. Incorporate light physical activity even if formal exercise is unavailable, and monitor stress levels, as psychological strain was significantly higher during lockdown.
results indicate that they might cause a variety of lifestyle changes, physical inactivity, and psychological problems among adults in the UAE.
Why this rating
Cross-sectional study with self-reported data, prone to recall bias, but large sample size (n=1012).
Source
Eating Habits and Lifestyle during COVID-19 Lockdown in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study
Leila Cheikh Ismail et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12113314
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