COVID-19 pandemic and comfort food consumption based on gender in a Brazilian sample: which variables are related to this behavior?

PurposeThis study aims to identify comfort food (CF) consumption and its associated factors during the pandemic period. The study also involves an online survey conducted five months after the quarantine started in Brazil. Design/methodology/approachData on lifestyle, eating habits and anthropometric data were collected before and during the pandemic, and the differences in these habits were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were performed to identify predictors of CF consumption by gender. FindingsA total of 1,363 individuals were included in the sample, with a median age of 31 years old, of whom 80.3% were women. Since individuals were free to respond about the food consumed without predetermined categories, it was possible to carry out a faithful assessment of the occurrence of this behavior. At the same time, allowing the subjectivity and symbolism inherent to the concept of CF to be embraced. CF consumption was present for 54%, with "sweets" being the most mentioned group by both genders. The factors associated with CF consumption in women during the pandemic were increased snacking, increased bread, candies and alcoholic beverage intake, increased time spent at work, worsened sleep quality, reduced meals, perceived stress (PS), emotional eating (EE), age and increased frequency of meat intake. In men, the predictors for CF consumption were remote full-time work/study, PS, EE and early waking time. For both genders, CF consumption during the pandemic period was associated with PS and EE. Originality/valueThis study provides an important overview of the possible contributions of the pandemic on behaviors and food choices related to the consumption of CF in Brazilians. This information is valuable to support further studies to investigate and treat the impacts of the pandemic on lifestyle, eating habits and behavior, mental health and other factors in the postpandemic period.

Over-ordering and food waste: The use of food delivery apps during a pandemic

There is a paucity of research on the role of food delivery apps (FDAs) in food waste generation. This gap needs to be addressed since FDAs represent a fast-growing segment of the hospitality sector, which is already considered to be a key food waste generator globally. Even more critically, FDAs have become a prominent source of ordering food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the growing usage of FDAs warrants an improved understanding of the complexities of consumer behavior toward them, particularly during a health crisis. The present study addresses this need by examining the antecedents of FDA users' food ordering behavior during the pandemic that can lead to food waste. The study theorizes that hygiene consciousness impacts the enablers and barriers to FDA usage, which, in turn, shape the attitude toward FDAs and the tendency to order more food than required, i.e., shopping routine. The conceptual model, based on behavioral reasoning theory, was tested using data collected from 440 users of FDAs during the pandemic. The results support a positive association of trust and price advantage with attitude, but only of trust with shopping routine. Perceived severity and moral norms did not moderate any associations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Survey and 10-day diary data on infant nutrition, development, and home learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic from the LEARN-COVID pilot study

The LEARN-COVID pilot study collected data on infants and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Assessments took place between April and July 2021. Parents (N = 357) from Switzerland (predominantly), Germany, and Austria answered a baseline questionnaire on their behaviour related to the pandemic, social support, infant nutrition, and infant regulation. Subsequently, parents (n = 222) answered a 10- day evening diary on infant nutrition, infant regulation, parental mood, and parental soothing behaviour. Data and documentation are stored on Zenodo, https://doi. org/10.5281/zenodo.6946048. These data may be valuable to researchers interested in infant development and parenting during the pandemic as well as to researchers interested in daily variability in infant behaviour, parenting, and nutrition. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Social Media Addiction and Adolescents: Relationship Between Social Media and Eating Behaviors During Pandemic

The present study aimed to investigate the links between internet and social media usage, social media addiction, and eating behaviors of adolescents during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Türkiye. A total number of 346 adolescents (243 girls and 103 boys) participated in the study. Daily internet, social media, and social media tools usage (h/day) were questioned. Participants completed the Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents for measurement of social media addiction and the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire for investigation of eating behaviors. Daily internet and social media usage were found to be 6.1 ± 3.2 and 2.9 ± 2.2 hours, respectively, for boys and 6.0 ± 3.1 and 3.2 ± 2.3 hours, respectively, for girls. Social media addiction levels did not differ between genders, whereas the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire and its subscales (emotional, external, and restrained eating) were statistically higher in girls (p < .001). The Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents was positively correlated with daily internet and social media usage duration, Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire, emotional eating, and external eating. Considering the potential interactions between social media and eating behavior, it is necessary to develop effective interventions regarding adolescents' social media usage, eating behaviors, and attitudes. © Author(s).

"If I start panicking over having enough, then I start eating too much": Understanding the eating behaviors of SNAP recipients in larger bodies during COVID-19.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Living in a food-insecure household may increase the risk for disordered eating. Though the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was designed to reduce food insecurity, it may increase risk for disordered eating with the frequency in which benefits are distributed. Limited research has explored the lived experiences of managing eating behaviors while on SNAP, particularly among SNAP participants in larger bodies, and during COVID-19. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the experiences with eating behaviors among adults with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, and who received SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Eligible adults were recruited to participate in a semi-structured interview. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis and content analysis. RESULTS: Participants (N = 16), had a mean (±SD) age of 43.4 ± 10.9 years, and overwhelmingly identified as female (86 %). One-third of the participants were Black. We identified 4 main themes: (1) not having enough money/benefits to cover needs; (2) navigating loss of control and emotional eating; (3) making sure the kids are alright; and (4) still feeling the pressure to manage weight. CONCLUSION: Managing eating behaviors while also navigating SNAP benefits is complex and may exacerbate risk of disordered eating.

Lifestyle Changes during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic as Predictors of BMI Changes among Men and Women in Poland.

BACKGROUND: Social isolation during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected people's body weight, therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the association between lifestyle elements and the change in BMI during lockdown. METHODS: This retrospective observational study involved 290 questionnaires completed by adult participants divided into three groups according to BMI change during isolation. The structured questionnaire included a general description of the study objective and collected data regarding sociodemographics, anthropometrics, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep duration, and food intake pre- and during COVID-19 lockdown. RESULTS: A decrease or increase in BMI was found in 23.6% and 47.8% of women and 18.5% and 42.6% of men, respectively. Among those who lost weight, 46.5% of women and 40% of men followed a diet of their own choice, 30.2% of women and 25% of men changed their product mix and reduced their intake, 40% of men stopped eating outside the home. An increase in BMI was associated with increased food intake (32.2% of women and 28.3% of men), increased sleep duration on weekdays (49.2% of women and 43.5% of men) and, in more than 50% of subjects, decreased physical activity. In women, increased BMI was associated with the highest frequency of snacking (p = 0.0003), the highest intake of sweets (p = 0.0021), and in men with the highest intake of alcohol (p = 0.0017). CONCLUSIONS: The observed changes in BMI during social isolation were the result of lifestyle modifications including dietary behaviour and differed by gender.

Guest editorial: the relationship between nutrition and COVID-19

[...]the journal Nutrition and Food Science has published this special issue exploring the intersection of nutrition and COVID-19 [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8]. [...]a study explored the factors related to sedentary lifestyle in a Brazilian sample during the COVID-19 initial quarantine [8]. [...]the papers published in the special issue "The relationship between nutrition and COVID-19” underlined the importance of nutrition in mitigating the mental and health-related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food delivery applications and fast-food consumption during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether the lockdown and the increased spread of food delivery applications (FD Apps) during COVID-19 pandemic have augmented the consumption of fast foods. Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional study was conducted on 673 adults from different regions of Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire. FindingsData showed that 61% (N = 410) of participants used FD Apps during the pandemic. Among those users, 54.9% (225) were females and 70.5% were in the 18-44 years old group. Most FD Apps' users were university graduates (74.4%). The increased use of FD Apps during the pandemic significantly affected the eating behavior and the nutritional pattern. It has further significantly augmented the consumption of fast foods (p-value < 0.05). Originality/valueThis study reports on the use of FD Apps during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia and its impact on consumer eating pattern. This study shows the need for prudent use of these applications to limit ordering fast foods and consider healthier choices. It further calls for education programs, awareness campaigns, legislative measures and formal policies to rationalize the use of such applications for better nutrition, health and well-being.

Was COVID-19 pandemic anxiety reflected on nutritional habits in adults?

PurposeThis study aims to evaluate the reflection of COVID-19 pandemic anxiety experienced in adults on nutritional habits during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted with 600 adults aged between 19 and 64 years. The general characteristics of the individuals, nutritional habits, use of dietary supplements and COVID-19 pandemic anxiety before and during the pandemic period were questioned via a Web-based questionnaire. COVID-19-related anxiety was assessed using The COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S) and The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 24.0.FindingsIn this study, 49.8% of the participants stated that their appetite and food consumption amount increased during the pandemic period. The rate of use of dietary supplements among individuals was found to be 40%. It was observed that the mean body weight and body mass index increased significantly in both genders during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been determined that anxiety about COVID-19 is higher in individuals and women who start using nutritional support during the pandemic period. The total C19P-S and STAI scores of those who started using a dietary supplement during the pandemic were significantly higher than those who did not use a dietary supplement. Similarly, those whose eating habits changed positively and those who bought more packaged products had higher C19P-S scale mean scores (p < 0.05).Originality/valueDuring the COVID-19 period, it is important to reduce the anxiety levels of individuals, provide psychological support, raise awareness of adequate and balanced nutrition and the correct use of dietary supplements to adapt to the new lifestyle.

Emotions, perceived knowledge and food behaviors during stressful periods

PurposeThis paper aims to examine how emotions affect consumers' food choices and food preparation activities during stressful periods, using the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in China.Design/methodology/approachThis study used an online survey, with a sample of 1,050 individuals from 32 regions in China. Multi-regression and mediation models were used to test the relationships among perceived knowledge, emotions and food behaviors.FindingsThe results show that positive emotions positively affect healthy food consumption and engagement in food preparations. In contrast, negative emotions contribute to an increase in indulgent food consumption and quick-and-easy meal preparations. Increased knowledge of the current situation can enhance positive emotions and thus promote healthy food behaviors. Lacking knowledge may result in unhealthy food behaviors through negative emotions.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the understanding of emotions and food behaviors by examining the effects of both negative and positive emotions in the general population, exploring a wider constellation of food behaviors and identifying perceived knowledge as an important antecedent to emotions' effects on food behaviors. Implications for consumers and public policy are offered.

Assessment and treatment of eating disorders in adolescents

Pediatric health care providers understand that eating disorders are not lifestyle choices but lifethreatening mental health conditions Among patients of all ages, anorexia nervosa (AN) has the second-highest mortality rate of all mental health conditions, after substance abuse.1 Both suicide and the physical effects of nutritional deficit are implicated. Prevalence Analyses of prevalence vary widely in their findings.2 One meta-analysis found lifetime prevalence of AN from 1.7% to 3.6% for female patients and 0.1% for male patients;lifetime prevalence of BN for female patients was about 2.1%.3 BED, with reported prevalence rates of approximately 2% to 4%, is almost as common among male as female patients.2 4 Among adolescents aged 13 to 18 years, one study found prevalence rates of 0.3% for AN, 0.9% for BN, and 1.6% for BED.5 Long characterized as affecting primarily affluent White adolescent girls, eating disorders now affect people from lower socioeconomic groups, members of non-White ethnic groups, preteen children, and boys.2 LGBTQIA+ young people may be at particular risk.6 During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalizations for eating disorders doubled,7 and patients reported significant increases in unhealthy behaviors.8 Screening Caregiver reports about a child's weight or eating habits or clinical observation of unexpected weight changes are likely to alert the pediatrician to the possibility of an eating disorder. Presence of any one of the following symptoms indicates the need for immediate medical hospitalization for refeeding2'14: O Heart rate less than 50 beats per minute (bpm) while awake;less than 45 bpm while asleep O Systolic pressure less than 90/45 mm Hg O Orthostatic changes: decrease in blood pressure of more than 20 mm Hg systolic or 10 mm Hg diastolic;heart rate increase of more than 20 bpm O ECG abnormalities: Prolonged corrected QT interval or other arrhythmia O Syncope O Temperature less than 96 °F (35.6 °C) O Electrolyte abnormalities O Uncontrollable binge eating and purging Dehydration Suicide risk O Less than 75% of expected body weight O Failed outpatient management O Acute weight loss and food refusal Communication Today's young people typically know what anorexia and bulimia are.

Purchase Behavior According to the Development of Sustainable Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) Rice Cake: For Korean Consumers

In recent years, the rice cake market has grown considerably in terms of research and development of products suitable for consumer needs and beneficial to health at the same time. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the number of consumers consuming antioxidant-rich foods and immunity-boosting foods to improve health and promote healthy eating habits has increased. Pistachio rice cakes have been tested and found to be high in polyphenols, which have good antioxidant activity and strengthen the immune system. Therefore, research was conducted on pistachio rice cakes to develop safe, health functional, and sustainable food. In order to maximize the sales potential of pistachio rice cakes, a survey was conducted among Korean adults to investigate perception of pistachio, pistachio rice cake purchasing behavior, and popularization plans. Pearson's correlation analysis was performed to examine the correlation between pistachio perception, pistachio rice cake purchasing behavior, and pistachio rice cake popularization measures, and they were found to have a close relationship. In addition, as a result of multiple regression analysis, perception and purchasing behavior of pistachio rice cake products were found to have a significant positive (+) effect on rice cake technology development, development of brand specializing in rice cakes, and cultivation of traditional rice cake experts. This study suggests that continuous research and development of food safety and sustainability of rice cakes are required, and it is expected to be utilized as basic data to form a research basis that can be a strategy for increasing sales in the rice cake industry.

Adult eating behavior at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction: Difficulties in accessing food and social distancing triggered more anxiety, stress and consumption of low-cost and ultra-processed foods. Objective(s): To investigate changes in eating behavior and its relationship with socioeconomic aspects. Method(s): Study conducted virtually between May and June 2020 with 949 adults, with questionnaires on socioeconomic data, changes in eating behavior, frequency of food consumption and the TFEQ-21. The analysis was performed descriptively and the TFEQ-21 according to the scores of each factor. The relationship between the variableswas analyzed using Pearson's correlation test. Result(s): 63% considered cooking more food, 41% and 38% said they were more likely to eat with company and in peace, respectively. 38.6% reduced fast-food purchases, but 43.2% increased food consumption and 41.8% consumption of sweets. In women, the higher the BMI, the greater the emotional eating and cognitive restriction (p<0.001). In these, emotional eating was greater if they did not have children or higher education (p<0.001), and the restriction was greater with physical activity, not having a stable relationship, having children (p<0.001), employment and higher education (p<0.05). In men, emotional eating was related to higher BMI (p<0.05) and both variables were related to physical activity (p<0.001). Conclusion(s): Changes such as cooking more, reducing fast food, eating calmly and with company were observed compared to before the pandemic. It is noted that in women there is a greater relationship between restriction and emotional eating with various aspects of the social and economic context.Copyright © 2023 Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirao Preto - U.S.P.. All rights reserved.

It's a force of habit: influences of emotional eating on indulgent tendencies

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to build upon reward-learning theory and examine the role of indulgent food consumption and habitual eating behaviors as a means of emotional coping.Design/methodology/approachBoth qualitative and quantitative methods were enlisted to explore emotional eating and indulgent tendencies. In Phase 1 of this research, participants responded to open-ended questions regarding the drivers of emotional eating. In Phase 2, a theoretically driven model was developed from Phase 1 findings and quantitative data was collected to test it.FindingsPhase 1 findings indicate that negative terms such as "stressed” and "distract” were more prevalent in the high emotional coping group as opposed to the low emotional coping group. Building from Phase 1, findings from Phase 2 demonstrate a link between emotional eating and indulgent food consumption, underscoring the impact of habitual behaviors. Specifically, emotional coping frequency fully explains the relationship between emotional eating habits and indulgent eating frequency, while intentions to eat indulgent foods partially mediates the relationship between attitude toward indulgent foods and indulgent food consumption frequency. In addition, intentions to eat indulgent foods partially mediates the relationship between emotional coping frequency and indulgent food consumption frequency.Practical implicationsSocial marketing efforts can be enlisted to de-market fatty foods to individuals prone to engaging in emotional eating. Individuals might also be encouraged to use emotion regulation techniques to help manage negative emotions.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the existing marketing and consumer well-being literature by exploring the role of habit formation in the development of emotional eating and indulgent food consumption.

Impact of Final Phase Social Isolation and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Behavior, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Level.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in economic, social, and behavioral changes in people, which may favor several long-term consequences. This study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behavior and mental health in the final phase of social isolation. This cross-sectional study included 756 adults that completed an online questionnaire. Individuals were stratified into those who had been infected with COVID-19 (GCOV) and those who did not (GNCOV). The GCOV group had higher weight (p = 0.013), body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.005), anxiety levels (p = 0.040), sleep disorders (p = 0.009), and poorer sleep quality (p = 0.0028). In the GCOV, the consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with higher anxiety levels and poorer sleep quality. A higher proportion of individuals who consumed more than five servings of in natura food was observed in the group with taste and olfactory dysfunction than in the group without. Obesity contributes to uncontrolled and emotional eating disorders, increased anxiety, and worsened sleep. Therefore, COVID-19 impaired mental health and eating behavior even in the long term. These changes were potentiated by the presence of obesity and consumption of ultra-processed foods, evidencing the importance of monitoring these individuals even after the resolution of COVID-19.

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on weight loss of Korean athletes: changes in athletes' physical activity and eating behavior.

PURPOSE: This study aims to examine the physical activity and eating habits of elite athletes to identify changes in their weight and participation levels in competitions pre- and post-COVID-19, and to establish a database of the abovementioned factors for the post-COVID-19 period. METHODS: This study surveyed 913 elite adult athletes from 22 sports. They were divided into two groups: weight loss athletes' group (WLG) and non-weight loss athletes' group (NWLG). In addition to demographic factors, the questionnaire included questions about physical activity, sleep, and eating habits pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. The survey included 46 questions requiring short subjective answers. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: In the post-COVID-19 pandemic period, physical activity and sitting decreased in athletes of both groups. The difference in the number of meals consumed by both groups varied, and the number of tournaments the athletes participated in decreased for all sports. The success or failure of weight loss is essential for maintaining athletes' performance and health. CONCLUSION: Coaches play an important role in investigating and managing the weight loss regimen of athletes during crisis situations like a pandemic. Additionally, athletes must find the best way to maintain their competencies to the standards set before COVID-19. Adhering to such a regimen will have the greatest impact on their tournament participation in the post-COVID-19 pandemic period.

Eating behavior of university students during social isolation

Objective: To evaluate the food of university students during social isolation, in order to understand their relationship with food during this period. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional observational study, in which undergraduate students at the Federal University of Pelotas were evaluated by means of an electronic questionnaire, from July to October 2021. The questionnaire was divided into two parts, evaluating the profile of students and eating behavior. As a tool, the questionnaire "The three factor eating questionnaire -R21" (TFEQ-R21) was used, which scores the 3 domains of eating behavior on a scale from 0 to 100. Data were automatically forwarded to an Excel (R) spreadsheet generated by Google Forms. A descriptive analysis of the variables gender, age group, origin, area of knowledge and graduation semester was presented through means with their respective standard deviations. Results: The study sample consisted of 397 university students, most of them women (78.59%) between 18 and 30 years old (87.66%), coming from the south and southeast regions (96.73%). Among the areas of knowledge and current semester, 47.86% were in the health area and 64.99% were between the first and sixth semester of graduation. There is a smaller relationship only between emotional nutrition and sex, showing that women have higher scores for this domain. Conclusion: Most responses were from women, with a reduction focused on emotional eating. The reflexes of emotional eating on food intake result in compensatory effects, making food choices not conscious.

Alone but together: Cloud-based commensality benefits physical and mental health.

Cloud-based commensality refers to an eating scenario in which people are eating and videoconferencing with remote co-diners. We report two experiments designed to investigate whether cloud-based commensality can exert a positive effect on individuals' physical and mental health. In Experiment 1, the participants were asked to rate their expectations concerning their feelings when eating in the context of cloud-based commensality or solitary eating and to make food choices in each eating scenario. In Experiment 2, romantic couples were recruited to have meals in different eating scenarios in the laboratory and were asked to rate their emotions and close relationships. The results of the two experiments revealed that when engaging in cloud-based commensality, participants reduced their intake of meat dishes but did not increase their choices of meat dishes compared to solitary eating. Moreover, the results suggest that cloud-based commensality can alleviate negative feelings and promote positive emotions during periods of quarantine or non-quarantine and enhance close relationships for romantic couples. These findings demonstrate that cloud-based commensality is beneficial for individuals' physical and mental health and provide practical implications for utilizing social eating to promote healthy eating.

The experiences of individuals with body positive online social media content during recovery from disordered eating

Disordered eating behaviors and experiences of body image disturbance continue to affect individuals in Westernized society. The widespread use of social media that has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic presents a platform where body image and eating concerns are constantly discussed. Body positive social media content exists as media where individuals often explore themes of positive body image, society's influence on personal beliefs, and eating behaviors. Understanding the implications of body positive social media use during the disordered eating recovery process is important for counselors and individuals to increase positive behaviors. This study explored the experiences of individuals in recovery from disordered eating with body positive social media content on platforms such as InstagramTM and TikTokTM. A total of six participants were interviewed for this hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative study. This study resulted in the identification of five themes and 11 subthemes. The themes and corresponding subthemes identified were as follows: social media as a safe space to explore recovery (subthemes-(a) understanding the personal nature of recovery, (b) education on recovery), representation (subthemes-(a) everyday representation, (b) normalizing), intentionality in social media use (subthemes-(a) curating your feed, (b) social media for reinforcement), two sides of the same coin (subthemes-(a) negativity in "positive" spaces, (b) authentic BoPo vs. co-opted BoPo, (c) comparisons), and community (subthemes-(a) connection, (b) seeking support not found elsewhere). This study helped to identify what aspects of body positive social media use are both supportive and unhelpful during the recovery process for disordered eating behaviors. Implications for future research include exploring what factors contribute to positive and negative experiences of body positive social media use during recovery from disordered eating and analyzing the relationship between protective factors such as support systems, family experiences with disordered eating and dieting, and disordered eating history in relation to the efficacy of body positive social media content. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Pengaruh Media Sosial terhadap Perubahan Tingkah Laku Kecelaruan Pemakanan dan Imej Badan Sebelum dan Sewaktu Penularan Wabak Covid-19 terhadap Pelajar Wanita Pengajian Tinggi di Selangor

Media sosial adalah salah satu medium komunikasi yang paling penting dalam kehidupan seseorang. Apabila berlakunya penularan wabak Covid-19, kebergantungan kepada media sosial menjadi tinggi terutamanya bagi menjalani kehidupan seharian. Pengenalan kepada kawalan pergerakan dan perintah berkurung menjadikan media sosial sebagai medium perhubungan utama antara seorang individu dengan individu yang lain. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini dijalankan bagi melihat perkaitan antara media sosial dengan ketidakpuasan imej badan dan perubahan tingkah laku kecelaruan pemakanan sebelum dan sewaktu penularan wabak Covid-19 terutamanya dalam kalangan pelajar wanita institusi pengajian tinggi di Selangor. Kajian dijalankan melibatkan 172 orang responden wanita yang berumur 19 hingga 24 tahun dan sedang belajar di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia di Selangor. Metod kajian yang digunakan adalah menggunakan jenis persampelan bukan kebarangkalian dengan menggunakan kaedah persampelan mudah dan kaedah bola salji bagi mengedarkan soal selidik secara atas talian. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa hampir tiada hubungan yang signifikan bagi media sosial dan ketidakpuasan imej badan dengan media sosial dan perubahan tingkah laku kecelaruan pemakanan. Perbandingan data primier dan data sekunder juga mempunyai sedikit perbezaan dapat kajian iaitu hampir tiada hubungan signifikan bagi data primier dan hubungan signifikan yang lemah bagi data sekunder. Dapatan kajian ini diharap dapat membantu memberi kesedaran dan membuka mata masyarakat tentang pengaruh media sosial terhadap ketidakpuasan imej badan dan perubahan gaya pemakanan jika ia tidak dibendung.Alternate :Social media is one of the most important things in one's life. Outbreak of the Covid- 19 pandemic makes reliance on social media become high especially for daily living. The introduction to movement control and lockdown makes social media a main medium of communication between one individual and another. Therefore, this study was conducted to see the relationship between social media, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating before and during Covid-19 outbreak, especially among female students of higher learning institutions in Selangor. The study was conducted involving 172 female respondents aged 19 to 24 years old and currently studying at Malaysian Institutions of Higher Learning in Selangor. The research method used was a non - probability sample and snowball method to distribute the online questionnaire. Results showed there was almost no significant relationship for social media and body dissatisfaction, social media and disordered. The comparison of primary data and secondary data also recorded slight differences with almost no significant relationship for primary data and a weak significant relationship for secondary data. The findings of this study are hoped to help raise awareness and open the eyes of the public about the influence of social media on body dissatisfaction and disordered if it is not curbed.