Does COVID-19 change dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours in Kuwait: a community-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed and continues to transform and affect the daily lives of communities worldwide, particularly due to the lockdown restrictions. Therefore, this study was designed to understand the changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviours that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online questionnaire using a convenience sample of 415 adults living in Kuwait (age range 18-73 years).

Results

The rate of skipping breakfast remained consistent, with a slight increase during the pandemic. Lunch remained the main reported meal before and during COVID-19. Compared to before COVID-19, people were much more likely have a late-night snack or meal during COVID-

SUBMITTER: Husain W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7548533 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature