Impact of COVID-19 confinement on eating behaviours across 16 European countries: The COVIDiet cross-national study

Molina‐Montes, Esther; Uzhova, Irina; Verardo, Vito; Artacho, Reyes; Garcı́a-Villanova, Belén; Guerra‐Hernández, Eduardo; Kapsokefalou, Maria; Malisova, Olga; Vlassopoulos, Antonis; Katidi, Alexandra; Seljak, Barbara Koroušić; Modic, Robert; Eftimov, Tome; Hren, Irena; Valenčič, Eva; Šatalić, Zvonimir; Krbavčić, Ines Panjkota; Bender, Darija Vranešić; Giacalone, Davide; Frøst, Michael; Konić-Ristić, Aleksandra; Milešević, Jelena; Nikolić, Magdalena; Kolay, Ezgi; Güney, Merve; Kriaučionienė, Vilma; Człapka-Matyasik, Magdalena; Bykowska-Derda, Aleksandra; Kujundžić, Enisa; Taljić, Irzada; Brka, Muhamed; Spiroski, Igor; Velho, Sérgio Cunha; Pinto, Sofia Patrícia Sousa; Monteiro, Inês Nascimento; Pereira, Janice Adriana; Ruiz-López, María Dolores

doi:10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104231

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“…Based on the PREDIMED PLUS scoring, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (AMD) was categorized into four categories: low (score 0-6), low to moderate (score 7-8), moderate to high (score 9-10), and high (score [11][12][13][14][15][16][17] [32]. To quantify changes in AMD during lockdown, the methodology of Molina-Montes et al [36] was adapted to the data of the present assessment. Specifically, 1 point was assigned to changes in line with Mediterranean Diet recommendations, and 0 points were assigned to changes not in line with Mediterranean Diet recommendations, and 0 points were assigned for food intake that did not change.…”

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Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

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To limit the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a nationwide lockdown started in Italy in March 2020. In this unpredictable situation, a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out by the Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste of CREA Food and Nutrition Centre. The aim of this work was to evaluate how Italian habits changed during this period, the determinants of changes, and the effect on food waste prevention. In a sample of 2678 respondents, 62% showed low Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (AMD). During lockdown many of participants improved the quality of their diet, increasing their consumption of fruit (24.4%), vegetables (28.5%), legumes (22.1%), nuts (12%), and fish or shellfish (14%). Unfavorable changes were observed with the excessive consumption of sweets or pastries (36.9%) and comfort foods (22.7%), and a lack of physical activity (37.2%). The main novelty of this study was the examination of dietary changes identified by a cluster analysis. Respondents with generally high AMD improved their eating habits, while the habits of the respondents with generally low AMD remained unchanged. In addition, nearly 80% of respondents were sensitive to food waste. The study provides a useful contribution to the debate on nutritional recommendations in case of further lockdown.

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Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

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“…A European study carried out in 16 countries identified that, in general, there was the adoption of a healthier diet, especially in countries like Greece, Portugal and Spain. Furthermore, the consumption of food classes considered healthier (such as fish, vegetables and fruits) was higher in countries where there were more restrictive social isolation measures, a fact associated with greater dedication to home cooking ( Molina-Montes et al, 2021 ). Therefore, Brazilian consumer habits must be better investigated and awareness campaigns are interesting focusing on a balanced diet during and post-pandemic context.…”

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on food habits and perceptions: A study with Brazilians

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Background Following the COVID-19 pandemic (caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus) at the beginning of 2020, containment measures have been taken by different countries around the globe. Citizens were forced to stay in quarantine, affecting their food consumption habits and food sector. These impacts have not yet been properly understood. Thus, it is important to describe the consequences of COVID-19 on food consumption habits globally, especially in the context of developing countries, such as Brazil. Scope and approach In this study, the Brazilian's food consumption habits and perceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic were assessed, highlighting the food consumption changes and selection of food products. Consumer perceptions about issues related to food safety and food marketing were also assessed. An online survey was performed and data were analyzed by descriptive analysis; independence and per cell chi-square test; and factor analysis. Key findings and conclusions Brazilians perceptions indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic context (assessed in May 2020) changed their food consumption and purchase. Respondents stated that they are eating and buying a greater amount of food, indicating a perception of a less healthy diet, mainly by women. On other hand, they are prioritizing homemade preparations and fresh food. Moreover, they reduced their shopping trips to markets and are starting to use delivery services and shopping platforms. Basic products of animal, vegetable, and bakery origin are being preferred during this period, in addition to economical packaging and products. Brazilians also indicated that they are more concerned with food safety and hygienic practices. However, at a time when global health is threatened, government agencies must create measures that ensure the food supply and consumer's awareness, in order to guarantee the country's food security during the current crisis.

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“…That could be explained by the fact that individuals aged >65 years old today have been born and raised with the Mediterranean Diet as the predominant dietary pattern and have experienced a different food environment as the nutrition transition in Greece started during the 70s–80s [ 30 , 56 ]. In fact, high knowledge of dietary pattern as part of the local culture and tradition has been shown to significantly impact dietary habits even during emergency situations as shown during the previous economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic [ 57 , 58 , 59 ]. This suggests that insecurity, financial, food or psychological (due to ageing) could be linked with a tendency to revert to traditional diets.…”

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Social Capital and Self-Perceived Quality of Life-Interrelated Predictors of Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Older Adults

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Living a healthy life in a supporting environment are key elements towards higher diet quality in older age. The Mediterranean Diet in Older Adults (MINOA) study collected cross-sectional data from adults ≥65 years old (n = 436) from April 2014 to November 2015 in rural Crete, aiming to understand the interrelations between Mediterranean Diet adherence, Social Capital and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL). Multivariate linear regression, carried out using SPSS 20.0, revealed that both Social Capital and HRQL has a positive impact on Mediterranean Diet adherence after adjustment for confounders and independently of each other. Total Social Capital as well as its Value of Life/Social Agency component (β = 0.04 and β = 0.1, p < 0.05, respectively) had a positive relationship with Mediterranean Diet adherence. As far as HRQL is concerned, only the Physical Health components were found to have a positive association with Mediterranean Diet adherence (β = 0.09, p < 0.001). At the same time Total Social Capital was also seen to have a positive relationship with perceived Physical and Mental Health (β = 0.21 and β = 0.28, p < 0.001, respectively). In a population of older adults Social Capital, HRQL and Mediterranean Diet adherence seem to share intricate interrelations that impact both diet quality and quality of life overall.

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Impact of COVID-19 confinement on eating behaviours across 16 European countries: The COVIDiet cross-national study

Cited by 62 publications

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Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on food habits and perceptions: A study with Brazilians

Social Capital and Self-Perceived Quality of Life-Interrelated Predictors of Mediterranean Diet Adherence in Older Adults

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