Changes in appetite during quarantine and their association with pre-COVID-19 mental and physical health

Rodriguez-Moreno, Diana V.; Vazquez, Sima; Cheslack‐Postava, Keely; Xu, Guowen; Cycowicz, Yael M.

doi:10.1016/j.appet.2022.106104

Cited by 5 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 47 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…While it may seem counterintuitive that the majority of eating behaviors did not show overall change, it should be considered that experiences differed widely during this period. Despite the stressful circumstances, there was less commuting with many on furlough, so some people will have had more time to consider food‐related activities 61 and coped with the situation well, 62 while others with pre‐existing conditions may have found the experience more stressful 63 . Indeed, those with lower trait self‐control, reported greater disinhibited eating possibly due to levels of negative affect 59 .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Associations between body mass index and episodic memory for recent eating, mindful eating, and cognitive distraction: A cross‐sectional study

Hinton,

Beesley,

Leary

et al. 2024

Obesity Science & Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

ObjectivesEating while distracted has been associated with a higher body mass index (BMI), whereas mindful eating and episodic memory for recent eating have shown the opposite pattern. This pre‐registered, global study (https://osf.io/rdjzk) compared the relative association between these variables (and four “positive controls”: restraint, disinhibition, emotional eating, plate clearing) and self‐reported BMI. The timing of data collection (April–May 2020) during the SARS‐CoV‐2 pandemic enabled an investigation of the impact of stay‐at‐home restrictions imposed on the UK population on the measures of eating behavior.MethodsAn online survey was completed, including: (i) demographic data (e.g., self‐reported BMI), (ii) Likert ratings assessing episodic memory for recent eating, mindful eating, cognitive distraction, restrained eating, emotional eating, disinhibition and plate clearing over the last 12 months and the last 7 days (during the first UK COVID‐19 lockdown), and (iii) the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ).ResultsA large adult sample participated (N = 846; mean (SD) age = 33.0 (14.3) years; mean (SD) BMI = 24.6 (5.6) kg/m2). Mindful eating (MEQ‐total score) was associated with a lower self‐reported BMI (β = −0.12; 95% CI = −0.20, −0.04; p = 0.004), whereas disinhibited eating was associated with a higher self‐reported BMI (β = 0.30; 95% CI = 0.21, 0.38; p < 0.001). In UK participants (n = 520), consistent changes in eating behavior during lockdown were not found. For those that did experience change, decreases were reported in; emotional eating, disinhibited eating, focusing on taste during a meal (a measure of mindful eating), and using a smart phone while eating.ConclusionsThese findings provide evidence in a large global sample for associations between BMI and (i) mindful eating, and (ii) disinhibited eating. Future research should evaluate whether mindful eating demonstrates a prospective association with body weight and should consider mechanisms of action.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Associations between body mass index and episodic memory for recent eating, mindful eating, and cognitive distraction: A cross‐sectional study

Hinton,

Beesley,

Leary

et al. 2024

Obesity Science & Practice

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Studies have shown that increases in stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, denial, anger and fear have been impacting global health during the COVID-19 pandemic [29,30]. Those with anxiety and depression are more likely to engage in harmful behaviors such as suicide, self-harm, have an eating disorder, and abuse alcohol [11,31,32].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Kaya et al [10] reported that anxiety and fear during the pandemic was associated with changes in nutritional habits and food preferences in adults. During COVID-19, individuals with pre-existing physical and mental health conditions are at a higher risk of maladaptive food behaviors while under stress [11]. Others have found similar results indicating a higher prevalence of unhealthy eating habits during the pandemic, as well as physical inactivity and mental health impairments [12,13].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Anxiety is more related to inadequate eating habits in inactive than in physically active adults during COVID-19 quarantine

Christofaro

Tebar

Silva

et al. 2022

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Mental health impact hunger, food choices, and the desire to eat and food choices ( 7 , 8 ). It has been reported that anxiety is associated with more consumption of high calorie, high fat and high sugar foods during COVID-19 pandemic ( 9 – 11 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Maharat

Sajjadi

Moosavian

2023

Front. Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundCOVID-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.MethodsThis 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.ResultsA 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 body mass index (BMI) of the participants significantly increased during COVID-19 (P < 0.001). Also, there were significant changes in the intake of a variety of food and beverage during the COVID-19, including less consumption of milk, yogurt, red meat, fish, canned fish, homemade fast foods, take out fast foods, carbonated drinks, and more consumption of whole bread, legumes (chickpeas, lentil, peas, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans), soy bean, nuts, seeds, high vitamin C vegetables, high vitamin C fruits, green-yellow fruits and vegetables, onion/garlic, dried fruits, natural fruit juices, and water (P < 0.001; for all). It is informed that individuals consumed more vitamin and mineral supplements (P < 0.001). Also, before and during COVID-19 pandemic weekly intakes of dairy, red meat, poultry, high vitamin C fruits, and whole bread were positively associated with socioeconomic status (P < 0.001).ConclusionOverall, this study indicates changes in body weight, dietary habits and supplement intake during the pandemic. Therefore, the findings of this study are valuable for, health professionals and politicians to better public health practice and policy making.

show abstract

Changes in appetite during quarantine and their association with pre-COVID-19 mental and physical health

Cited by 5 publications

References 47 publications

Associations between body mass index and episodic memory for recent eating, mindful eating, and cognitive distraction: A cross‐sectional study

Associations between body mass index and episodic memory for recent eating, mindful eating, and cognitive distraction: A cross‐sectional study

Anxiety is more related to inadequate eating habits in inactive than in physically active adults during COVID-19 quarantine

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

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About