Adherence
During pandemic lockdowns, adults and adolescents globally shifted toward modified eating behaviors characterized by increased snack frequency, higher consumption of sweets and ultra-processed foods, and decreased adherence to healthy diets (fruits/vegetables).
Pandemic lockdowns and restrictive measures led to a global shift in eating behaviors, with people consuming more snacks, sweets, and ultra-processed foods while eating fewer fruits and vegetables. This resulted in decreased adherence to healthy diets and increased alcohol consumption across various demographics.
The main findings provided information about a shift towards modified eating behaviours, characterized by an increased snack frequency and a preference for sweets and ultra-processed food rather than fruits, vegetables, and fresh food. Additionally, an increased alcohol consumption was found among different countries. Consequently, adherence to healthy diets decreased.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 23 longitudinal studies with a total of 116,952 participants, though heterogeneity in assessment tools exists.
Source
Eating Behaviour Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies
Cristina González-Monroy et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2021
DOI 10.3390/ijerph182111130
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