Prevalence and Risk Factors for Unhealthy Dietary Habits Among School Children in Hong Kong During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Evidence demonstrates unhealthy dietary patterns in early life may contribute to obesity and increased risk of chronic diseases in later life. The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to impact the dietary habits of schoolchildren due to movement restrictions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits among primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong during COVID-19, along with associated factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among the primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong from September 2021 to November 2021. Data on sociodemographic information, dietary habits, and lifestyle were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816883 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature