[Changes in perceived food insecurity and eating behavior in the Netherlands since the COVID-19-crisis]. / Veranderingen in ervaren voedselzekerheid en eetgedrag in Nederland sinds de COVID-19-uitbraak.
TSG
; 99(3): 83-94, 2021.
Article
in Dutch
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1392012
ABSTRACT
In this study we describe changes in perceived food insecurity and eating habits in the Netherlands since the start of the COVID-19-crisis, how these changes were experienced, and which options were indicated for a healthier diet. The study was conducted through online questionnaires among adults with a relatively low socioeconomic position living in the Netherlands. We included 1033 participants. The results show changes in perceived food insecurity in the Netherlands since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, with some participants experiencing lower food security and others experiencing higher food security. About one-fifth of the participants reported that their eating pattern had changed since the start of the COVID-19-crisis, while more than half of the food insecure participants reported a changed eating pattern in particular, they reported eating less healthily and fewer fruits and vegetables. Participants experiencing food insecurity more often reported to want help for a healthier diet. A cheaper food supply was seen as a promising solution, while food bank use was rarely mentioned in this regard. The COVID-19-crisis can lead to financial insecurity and changes in food availability/accessibility, known risk factors for food insecurity. Therefore, these findings highlight the urgency of reducing food insecurity and providing appropriate support for healthy eating, particularly for people experiencing food insecurity.
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Dutch
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TSG
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2021
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