2022
DOI: 10.3390/nu14061202
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Comparative Study on Nutrition and Lifestyle of Information Technology Workers from Romania before and during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate lifestyle factors among Information Technology (IT) workers from Romania before and during the pandemic. We used an online applied questionnaire, filled in by 1638 respondents, that assessed nutrition status-Body Mass Index (BMI), weight and diet change, physical activity, alcohol consumption, number of hours working in front of the computer, stress, and sleep. Multivariate logistic regression was used to establish the lifestyle factors that lead to weight gain. Although the level o… Show more

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“…The results of our study showed a low intake of vegetables in the study group. The results are similar to other studies on different samples of the Romanian population, which showed that the vegetable intake is low compared with the recommendation [ 44 , 45 ]. On the other hand, fruit are consumed in higher amounts than vegetables.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…The results of our study showed a low intake of vegetables in the study group. The results are similar to other studies on different samples of the Romanian population, which showed that the vegetable intake is low compared with the recommendation [ 44 , 45 ]. On the other hand, fruit are consumed in higher amounts than vegetables.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Besides, our study results indicated that the BMI was significantly higher among males than females. This result was consistent with that of a recent study conducted by Nasui et al (28) among Information Technology staff from Romania. Similarly, a study in Italy showed that the observed weight increase during the lockdown period was higher in male than in female adolescents (3.8 ± 3.4 vs. 1.2 ± 3.7 kg, p = 0.02) (29).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 94%
“…Particularly, due to the inherent unpredictability and burden, the COVID-19 pandemic was correlated with increased psychological distress and healthcare challenges in patients with rheumatic conditions, requiring the adjustment of therapeutic protocols and methods [11]. Along with the exacerbation of physical impairment, this context also affected psychological wellbeing and interpersonal relationships, correlating with enduring emotional symptoms and social isolation in this population [12] Also, the tendency to engage in unhealthy coping strategies was observed in association with the COVID-19 pandemic, including poor medication adherence and withdrawal from physical activity, which further emphasized the role of targeted interventions for promoting positive lifestyle changes [12][13][14].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%