Homemade food, alcohol, and body weight: Change in eating habits in young individuals at the time of COVID-19 Lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown has caused significant changes in everyday life. This study evaluated the effect of the COVID-19 quarantine on dietary and alcohol consumption habits and body weight of Italian university students.

Materials and methods

An online cross-sectional survey was carried out among university students than 18 years in July 2020. The online self-administered questionnaire included demographic and anthropometric data (reported weight and height), weight, and dietary habits changes during of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Results

A total of 520 respondents have been included in the study. A total of 393 (~76%) were female, 3.8% was obese, and the mean age was 23 ± 4 years. Numerous students reported a change in their eating hab

SUBMITTER: Mazza E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8719549 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature