Consumer behavior in confinement times: Food choice and cooking attitudes in Spain

Romeo‐Arroyo, Elena; Mora, María; Vázquez‐Araújo, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.ijgfs.2020.100226

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“…In detail, 8% of the Indians and 13% [ 14 ] and 36.8% [ 22 ] of the Italians reduced their daily intake by 25–50%. Similarly, the two Spanish surveys reported a 57.3% decrease in the weekly frequency of consumption in the longitudinal observation by Rodríguez-Pérez et al [ 18 ], and a 27% decrease in the cross-sectional evaluation carried out by Romeo-Arroyo et al [ 15 ].…”

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“…In this regard, the only longitudinal observation, carried out by Ghosh et al on a fairly small Indian sample, revealed a 21% increase in the daily consumption of grains and rice [ 13 ]. Similarly, seven cross-sectional observations showed that a large majority consumed higher amounts of cereals [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. In particular, homemade pizza, fresh bread, pasta, and rice were found to rule the trend among the Italian and Spanish surveys performed over a wide range of ages and sample sizes (increases by up to 40% and 39%, respectively) [ 14 , 15 ].…”

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“…Similarly, seven cross-sectional observations showed that a large majority consumed higher amounts of cereals [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. In particular, homemade pizza, fresh bread, pasta, and rice were found to rule the trend among the Italian and Spanish surveys performed over a wide range of ages and sample sizes (increases by up to 40% and 39%, respectively) [ 14 , 15 ]. The large sample of Poles surveyed by Górnicka et al [ 12 ] likewise reported an increase in whole grain products consumption by more than 16%.…”

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“…As to eggs and dairy products, although this was not sufficiently investigated, the confinement induced a slightly increased consumption among Indian [ 13 ], Italian [ 14 ], Polish [ 11 , 12 ], and Spanish [ 15 ] populations.…”

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The world is currently struggling to face the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and many countries have imposed lockdowns and recommended quarantine to limit both the spread of the virus and overwhelming demands for medical care. Direct implications include the disruption of work routines, boredom, depression, increased calorie consumption, and other similar harmful effects. The present narrative review article briefly analyzes the preliminary effects of the quarantine lifestyle from the standpoint of dietary habits. In six different databases, we searched for original articles up to 10 August 2020, assessing eating habits among populations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recorded any change in the intake of major food categories, as well as changes in body weight. The research strategy yielded 364 articles, from which we selected 12 articles that fitted our goal. Our preliminary findings revealed a sharp rise of carbohydrates sources consumption, especially those with a high glycemic index (i.e., homemade pizza, bread, cake, and pastries), as well as more frequent snacks. A high consumption of fruits and vegetables, and protein sources, particularly pulses, was also recorded, although there was no clear peak of increase in the latter. Data concerning the consumption of junk foods lacked consistency, while there was a decreased alcohol intake and fresh fish/seafood consumption. As a possible connection, people gained body weight. Therefore, in the realistic perspective of a continuing global health emergency situation, timely preventive measures are needed to counteract obesity-related behaviors in the long-term, so as to prevent further health complications.

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“…They started an aggressive publicity action focused on the consumption of this appreciated lamb at cheaper prices; including cost free home delivery [24]. Moreover, such promotions could be of benefit if we consider that baking is a very popular eating habit in Spain [25]. As a result, sales remained stable.…”

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Short-Term Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Small Ruminant Flocks

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The human pandemic COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) started in China in 2019 and has rapidly spread around the world, leading to extreme control measures such as population confinement and industry activity closure. Although small ruminants are not sanitary affected by this virus, the short-term economic impact derived by COVID-19 on Spanish flocks is estimated in this study, using data provided by producers and two major slaughterhouses. Milk prices of dairy goat flocks suffered a substantial drop in April 2020, close to 4.5 cts EUR/liter compared to the previous month. In contrast, the monthly milk prices in sheep remained almost stable during this period, and even increases of more than EUR 6 cts were reported in comparison with the previous year. Nevertheless, economical differences are reported by areas where producers could receive a higher income, close to EUR 0.3 per liter of milk. Global data provided by feedlots affecting 2750 Spanish flocks evidenced a lamb price drop ranging from 16.8% to 26.9% after the pandemic arrival; in line with the data directly reported by a limited sample of producers (ranging from 11.0% to 23.7%). The goat kid meat market also suffered a reduction in prices per kg, near 12.5%; although, for some flocks, losses reached up to 40%. In the same line, 2 slaughterhouses reported a sudden sacrifice drop around 27% for lambs and goat kids sacrifices in April, in contrast with the usual sacrifice figures from the beginning of 2020. Moreover, our study showed a temporary and unexpected retention of lambs and goat kids at farms due to a reduction in animals slaughtered during this period. In conclusion, data evidenced a considerable negative economic impact on Spanish small ruminant flocks, throughout the first 60 days after COVID-19’s pandemic declaration. Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term economic consequences, in order to establish contingency plans and avoid the collapse of small ruminant industries when a crisis of these characteristics occurs.

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Abrupt changes in food preferences and eating habits have induced an overlooked health risk during the coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19). Indeed, emerging evidence points to a major shift to consumption of high-sodium foods during the pandemic lockdowns in the population from different countries and cultures. High-sodium foods have sodium contents exceeding 500 mg per 100 g, and many processed and preserved foods fall into this category. Excessive dietary sodium intake is associated with chronic diseases including hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney diseases, and thus poses confounding risks during the pandemic. Here, we review food categories in consumers’ shopping lists and food parcels delivered to people who needed assistance during the pandemic, when frozen meals, canned foods, instant foods, snacks, and other high-sodium foods gained substantial popularity. Such change in consumers’ behavior is driven by several factors: the perceived risk of viral infection in grocery shopping trips, limited supplies and inflated prices of fresh produce, preference on foods with long shelf lives, and emotional eating. Moreover, the general low awareness of sodium contents in food has contributed to the increased consumption of high-sodium foods during the pandemic. We also discuss the possible effects on COVID-19 infection and severity caused by excessive sodium intake. We conclude that the public should be educated to maintain a healthy sodium intake during the pandemic, and measures should be adopted by governments and private donors in procuring food parcels with more balanced sodium contents to lower the risks of prolonged and excessive sodium intakes in the vulnerable population.

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Consumer behavior in confinement times: Food choice and cooking attitudes in Spain

Cited by 115 publications

References 8 publications

Preliminary Trajectories in Dietary Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Public Health Call to Action to Face Obesity

Preliminary Trajectories in Dietary Behaviors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Public Health Call to Action to Face Obesity

Short-Term Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Small Ruminant Flocks

Locked on salt? Excessive consumption of high-sodium foods during COVID-19 presents an underappreciated public health risk: a review

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