Food and lifestyles during pandemic confinement in university students from Chiapas, Mexico
Revista Salud Publica y Nutricion
; 22(1):29-37, 2023.
Article
in Spanish
| CAB Abstracts | ID: covidwho-2253804
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
During the period of confinement due to covid-19, the population modified work and social activities, altering eating patterns, physical activity practices and sleep, causing a direct impact on physical and emotional health.Background:
To describe the changes generated in eating behavior and lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic in a university population living in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Material andmethod:
Cross-sectional study, where university students from the state of Chiapas, Mexico participated. Data collection was carried out through a digital survey using Google Forms.Results:
306 students participated with an average age of 20.75 years (SD= 2.062), a statistically significant increase was found in the number of meals eaten per day, the average per week in consumption of processed meat, eggs, cookies (pastries) and sugary drinks. Statistically significant decrease in consumption of fish and shellfish, dairy, fast food. Also, significant increase, sleep time, watching television and use of electronic devices.Conclusions:
The population presented a tendency to changes in diet and unhealthy lifestyles, increasing the risk factors of suffering from other types of diseases.
Eggs and Egg Products [QQ040], Diet Studies [VV110], Prion; Viral; Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Humans [VV210], Social Psychology and Social Anthropology [UU485], Aquatic Produce [QQ060], eggs, behaviour, consumption, cookies, diets, beverages, fish, foods, meat, nutrition, obesity, risk factors, shellfish, sleep, university students, aquatic invertebrates, aquatic organisms, Mexico, APEC countries, high Human Development Index countries, Latin America, America, North America, OECD Countries, upper-middle income countries, behavior, drinks, fatness, aquatic species
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CAB Abstracts
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Revista Salud Publica y Nutricion
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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