COVID-19 Self-quarantine and Weight Gain Risk Factors in Adults

Zachary, Zeigler

doi:10.1007/s13679-021-00449-7

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“…Reviews from the initial months of the pandemic indicate an overall trend for increased food consumption [7,53], with increased FV consumption in some individuals, but also increased HFSS foods consumption in others [6,54]. In particular, increased snacking has been identified during the start of the pandemic [18,[54][55][56], with a greater proportion of individuals increasing than decreasing HFSS snacks intake [18,54], as with our results.…”

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“…Individuals tend to consume more palatable and less healthy foods during stressful life periods [62]. A greater decline in mental health or increased stress, boredom or anxiety from COVID-19 has been associated with increased ultra-processed, HFSS foods intake, decreased FV intake and using snacking as a coping mechanism [9,14,32,55,56,[63][64][65]. The increased HFSS snacking at the start of the pandemic may reflect such maladaptive coping mechanisms [63,66].…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on diet behaviour among UK adults: a longitudinal analysis of the HEBECO study

Dicken

Mitchell

Vay

et al. 2021

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COVID-19 pandemic restrictions impacted dietary habits during the initial months of the pandemic, but long-term effects are unclear. In this longitudinal study, self-selected UK adults (n=1,733) completed three online surveys (May-June, August-September and November-December 2020, with a retrospective pre-pandemic component in the baseline survey), self-reporting sociodemographics, lifestyle and behaviours, including high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) snacks, HFSS meals and fruit and vegetable (FV) intake. Data were analysed using generalised estimating equations. Monthly HFSS snacks portion intake increased from pre-pandemic levels (48.3) in May-June (57.6, p<0.001), decreased in August-September (43.7, p<0.001), before increasing back to pre-pandemic levels in November-December (49.2, p<0.001). 48.5% self-reported increased (25.9 [95% confidence interval: 24.1, 27.8]) and 47.7% self-reported decreased (24.1 [22.4,26.0]) monthly HFSS snacks portion intakes in November-December compared with pre-pandemic levels. Monthly HFSS meals portion intake decreased from pre-pandemic levels (7.1) in May-June (5.9, p<0.001), being maintained in August-September (5.9, p=0.897), and then increasing again in November-December (6.6, p<0.001), to intakes that remained lower than pre-pandemic levels (p=0.007). 35.2% self-reported increased (4.8 [4.3, 5.3]) and 44.5% self-reported decreased (5.1 [4.6,5.6]) monthly HFSS meals portion intakes in November-December compared with pre-pandemic levels. The proportion meeting FV intake recommendations was stable from pre-pandemic through to August-September (70%), but decreased in November-December 2020 (67%, p=0.034). Increased monthly HFSS snacks intake was associated with female gender, lower quality of life, and - in a time-varying manner - older age and higher HFSS meals intake. Increased monthly HFSS meals intake was associated with female gender, living with adults only and higher HFSS snacks intake. Reduced FV intake was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) and lower physical activity. These results suggest large interindividual variability in dietary change during the first year of the pandemic, with important public health implications in individuals experiencing persistent increases in unhealthy diet choices, associated with BMI, gender, quality of life, living conditions, physical activity and other dietary behaviours.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on diet behaviour among UK adults: a longitudinal analysis of the HEBECO study

Dicken

Mitchell

Vay

et al. 2021

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“…In contrast, 18% of the respondents reported that they lost more weight than they wanted during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 2 ]. In these studies, and others during the pandemic, a key finding was that those who had higher stress, were obese or overweight, younger or with lesser incomes, or those who were racial/ethnic minorities were significantly more likely to report unhealthy eating practices [ [6] , [7] , [8] , [10] , [11] , [12] ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…One study of 268 American adults who provided both survey and wearable device data found a 21% decrease for walking and a 46% decrease for moderate-intensity exercise [ 15 ]. Irrespective of the assessment methods, but similar to diet behaviors, higher physical activity declines were noticed across several studies among racial/ethnic minorities, individuals of lower socioeconomic status, those with greater weight or less physical activity before the pandemic, and those with greater stress [ 2 , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] ].…”

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COVID-19 pandemic and weight gain in American adults: A nationwide population-based study

Khubchandani

Price

Sharma

et al. 2022

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Revi

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people in many ways. However, little is known about weight gain in American adults during the pandemic. Aims and methods The purpose of this study was to conduct a national assessment of weight gain in adult Americans after the first year of the pandemic. An online questionnaire was employed to explore perceptions of adults regarding pandemic weight gain and the relationship between weight gain and sociodemographic characteristics, pre-pandemic weight status, and psychological distress. Multiple methods were used to assess the psychometric properties of the questionnaire (i.e., face validity, content validity, and internal consistency reliability testing). Chi-Square tests and logistic regression analysis were used to assess group differences and predictors of weight gain in the study participants. Results A total of 3473 individuals participated in the study with weight changes distributed as: gained weight (48%), remained the same weight (34%), or lost weight (18%). Those who reported being very overweight before the pandemic were most likely to gain weight (65%) versus those who reported being slightly overweight (58%) or normal weight before the pandemic (40%). Weight gain was statistically significantly higher in those with anxiety (53%), depression (52%), or symptoms of both (52%). The final multiple regression model found that the statistically significant predictors of pandemic weight gain were psychological distress, pre-pandemic weight status, having children at home; and time since last bodyweight check. Conclusions Population health promotion strategies in the pandemic should emphasize stress reduction to help individuals manage body weight and avoid chronic diseases in the future.

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“…Additionally, the pandemic appears to be increasing obesity levels [67], a phenomenon that could prompt public health officials to conceive of preventive interventions. individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery [71]; vegetarians [72]; and alcoholics [73].…”

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Body weight, vitamin D and zinc: A review of associations with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Boaz

Salem

Navarro

2021

Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease

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Obesity has been associated with adverse Coronavirus disease [COVID-19] outcomes; obesity is associated with sub-optimal immune function, including vitamin D and zinc deficiencies, two micronutrients essential for immune function, including anti-viral activity. The co-occurrence of vitamin D and zinc deficiencies have been documented. These exposures have been widely discussed in both scientific and popular literature. Thus, a critical review of the association between obesity, vitamin D and zinc, in relation to the COVID pandemic, is appropriate. Evidence strongly associates obesity and adverse COVID outcomes including hospitalization, intensive care hospitalization, need for mechanical ventilation and death. While the mechanisms associating vitamin D and zinc to immune function are well-delineated, clinical trials of these nutrients fail to identify efficacy in the prevention or treatment of COVID. Further studies are warranted in susceptible populations. It is important that healthcare professionals practice evidence-based care; thus at this point, neither vitamin D nor zinc can be recommended as a preventive or cure for COVID. Keywords: COVID, body weight, obesity, vitamin D, zinc

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COVID-19 Self-quarantine and Weight Gain Risk Factors in Adults

Cited by 84 publications

References 84 publications

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on diet behaviour among UK adults: a longitudinal analysis of the HEBECO study

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on diet behaviour among UK adults: a longitudinal analysis of the HEBECO study

COVID-19 pandemic and weight gain in American adults: A nationwide population-based study

Body weight, vitamin D and zinc: A review of associations with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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