The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic causes a dysfunctional dietary behavior: A German cross-sectional study.
Nutr Health
; : 2601060221147768, 2023 Feb 06.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2229512
ABSTRACT
Background:
Since the COVID-19 pandemic has been affected our daily lives, the global population has been exposed to permanent concerns and thus might suffer from the psychological burden. It is well known that psychological burdens can affect dietary behavior.Aim:
The impact of a psychological burden on people, and in particular on their dietary patterns was investigated in this nationawide cross-sectional study.Methods:
7525 participants responded to the questionnaire regarding the psychological burden concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and their current dietary structure with changes in the pattern and food amount (between November 2020 and March 2021).Results:
A pandemic-related dysfunction of dietary behavior was found. Some participants reported restrictive (conscious) food intake and as well impulsive food intake, which can be described as dysfunctional eating behaviors. In particular, younger persons and individuals who claimed an increased psychological burden reported dysfunctional dietary behavior. Data clearly show that psychological burdens affect an individual's dietary behavior.Conclusion:
Public health strategies have to be developed to support individuals at risk to improve coping strategies. The long-term aim should be avoiding the maintenance of dysfunctional dietary behavior.
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Nutr Health
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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02601060221147768
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