Changes in dietary habits and weight status during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with socioeconomic status among Iranians adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 pandemic has impacted human health through sudden lifestyle changes, including isolation at home, and social distancing. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating habits, weight status, and their associations with socioeconomic status.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online structured questionnaire that inquired demographic, anthropometric (reported weight and height); dietary habits (weekly intake of certain foods); and dietary supplement intake information.

Results

A total of 1,187 participants completed the questionnaire, and after validation of the data, 1,106 respondents were included in the study, with a mean age of 34.5 ± 9.4 years. Our findings showed that the b

SUBMITTER: Maharat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877516 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature