Change in eating habits during the Spanish COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: evidence for a sample of university community.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19 lockdown may have changed the eating habits of the population. Our aim is to assess the eating changes that have taken place due to the pandemic.

Methods

Data were collected through an electronic survey created by the Health Economics Research Group of the University of Cantabria and IDIVAL and conducted between 14/01/2021 and 19/02/2021. A total of 1,417 responses were recorded, but only 507 complete observations were considered. We carried out a cross-sectional analysis through ordered probit regressions.

Results

The improvement in post-confinement eating habits is associated with higher income level, better self-assessed health status and more physical activity. The worsening of eating habits is associated with h

SUBMITTER: Cantarero Prieto D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9884042 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature