The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic causes a dysfunctional dietary behavior: A German cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Since the COVID-19 pandemic has been affected our daily lives, the global population has been exposed to permanent concerns and thus might suffer from the psychological burden. It is well known that psychological burdens can affect dietary behavior. Aim: The impact of a psychological burden on people, and in particular on their dietary patterns was investigated in this nationawide cross-sectional study. Methods: 7525 participants responded to the questionnaire regarding the psychological burden concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and their current dietary structure with changes in the pattern and food amount (between November 2020 and March 2021). Results: A pandemic-related dysfunction of dietary behavior was found. Some participants reported restricti

SUBMITTER: Dinse H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9904988 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature