UAE University Students’ Dietary Practices and Lifestyles at Times of Covid-19: A Cross Sectional Study
Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
; 10(2):647-656, 2022.
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in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-2030350
ABSTRACT
We examinedthe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students’ dietary practices and lifestyles. In this study, the term “dietary practices” refers to people’s choice in food consumption, whereas “lifestyles” refers to their overall habits including both diet and exercise. We followed a quantitative approach through a cross sectional study and collected data from 475 university students in the UAE by means of an online survey. The results of this study indicated that a majority (67%) of the surveyed students seem to have changed their dietary practice for the better and were making healthier life choices. Additionally, it appears that students started leading more active, healthier lifestyles by incorporating exercise in their daily routine. The research concludes with initial suggestions and implications for healthcare practitioners and providing them with information regarding how younger adults in the UAE have behaved during a pandemic. Understanding the results from similar studies will help the health authorities in reshaping policies on nutrition in anticipation of any future pandemics. © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Enviro Research Publishers.
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Observational study
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English
Journal:
Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science
Year:
2022
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Article
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