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The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown and Adaptations on Dietary Habits, Lifestyle, and Psychological Health

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Public Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2024) | Viewed by 19084

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Aurélie Goncalves

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Guest Editor
APSY-V Lab, University Nimes, 30021 Nîmes, France
Interests: healthy lifestyle; physical activity; sedentary behavior; dietary habits
Dr. Élodie Charbonnier

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Co-Guest Editor
APSY-V Lab, University Nimes, 30021 Nîmes, France
Interests: psychological health; stress; coping; psychoeducation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have faced many challenges, and without any preparation. The different lockdowns have been associated with a wide range of changes in lifestyle, including dietary habits, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, and have had a major impact on psychological health. These observations have been reported at all ages of life.

The goal of this Special Issue is to present the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its consequences, and its adaptations among individuals. We are particularly interested in intervationnal studies conducted during or post-COVID-19 lockdown but also in any type of study conducted during these periods.

This new information will provide healthcare professionals, and more broadly community and decision makers, with widespread, clear, and updated evidence on how to tackle and manage the post-COVID-19 period.

Dr. Aurélie Goncalves
Dr. Élodie Charbonnier
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • lifestyle
  • physical activity
  • sedentary behavior
  • dietary habits
  • psychological health
  • sleep
  • lifespan

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Predictive Model of the Relationship between Appearance, Eating Attitudes, and Physical Activity Behavior in Young People amid COVID-19
by Jianye Li, Dominika Wilczynska, Małgorzata Lipowska, Ariadna Beata Łada-Maśko, Bartosz M. Radtke, Urszula Sajewicz-Radtke, Bernadetta Izydorczyk, Taofeng Liu, Zitong Wang, Junyu Lu and Mariusz Lipowski
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2065; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132065 - 28 Jun 2024
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This cross-sectional study conducted in Poland explored the relationship between the fear of negative appearance evaluations, eating disorders, and physical activity objectives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation Scale (FNAES), the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), and the Physical [...] Read more.
This cross-sectional study conducted in Poland explored the relationship between the fear of negative appearance evaluations, eating disorders, and physical activity objectives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fear of Negative Appearance Evaluation Scale (FNAES), the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26), and the Physical Activity Goals Inventory (IPAO) were administered to 644 participants (455 males with a mean age of 35.2 ± 6.2 years and 189 females with a mean age of 30.18 ± 5.7 years). This study explored the effects of gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) on FNAES, EAT-26, and IPAO scores. The results of this study demonstrated that females scored higher on fear of negative appearance, peaking at 41–50 years of age. Distinct BMI categories were associated with different negative appearance fear scores, eating attitudes, and physical activity objectives. Significant correlations were also found between the fear of negative appearance, dietary attitudes, and physical activity goals. Eating attitudes completely moderated the relationship between the fear of negative appearance and physical activity objectives. A significant interaction effect of age and body mass index on physical activity objectives was also revealed. These results highlight the relevance of considering gender, age, and body mass index when examining the associations between the fear of negative appearance, eating attitudes, and physical activity objectives. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown and Adaptations on Dietary Habits, Lifestyle, and Psychological Health)
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Exploring the Health Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Program Co-Constructed with Students after the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Aurélie Goncalves, Maxime Deshayes, Béatrice Gisclard, Antony G. Philippe, Caroline Bernal, Sophie Krawczyk, Karim Korchi, Maxence Nogrette and Elodie Charbonnier
Nutrients 2023, 15(13), 2913; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15132913 - 27 Jun 2023
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Background: University students have low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviors that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, there was poor uptake of university sports activities. Therefore, it is essential to develop and test innovative [...] Read more.
Background: University students have low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviors that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, there was poor uptake of university sports activities. Therefore, it is essential to develop and test innovative programs to increase students’ motivation to engage in physical activity in order to prevent any future deterioration in their general health. Objective: This exploratory study was conducted to test the effectiveness of a physical activity program that was co-constructed with students. Methods: First, a workshop drawing on social design methodologies and the fundamentals of physical activity programs was conducted to assess students’ needs and desires in terms of physical activity. Second, the effectiveness of a program co-constructed with students on the basis of this workshop was assessed on physical and mental health parameters. The results showed that the workshop outcomes allowed the physical activity program to be tailored to meet students’ expectations (e.g., session duration and type of activities). This innovative physical activity program was found to improve body image, autonomous motivation, and certain physical parameters. At the end of the 8-week program, the adherence rate was 89%, and 83% of the final respondents expressed a wish to re-enroll for the following semester. Conclusions: Involving students and considering their wishes, needs, and objectives could facilitate the development of attractive and innovative programs. Full article
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Malnutrition, Depression, Poor Sleep Quality, and Difficulty Falling Asleep at Night Are Associated with a Higher Risk of Cognitive Frailty in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Restrictions
by Jiranan Griffiths, Mathuramat Seesen, Wachiranun Sirikul and Penprapa Siviroj
Nutrients 2023, 15(13), 2849; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15132849 - 23 Jun 2023
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The COVID-19 restrictions, such as social isolation and disruption of daily routines, can have detrimental effects, including increased stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical and cognitive decline among older adults. This study aimed to examine the association between nutritional status, depression, sleep quality, [...] Read more.
The COVID-19 restrictions, such as social isolation and disruption of daily routines, can have detrimental effects, including increased stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical and cognitive decline among older adults. This study aimed to examine the association between nutritional status, depression, sleep quality, falling asleep at night, and cognitive frailty (CF) among older Thai adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study included 408 older adults with an average age of 70.54 (5.49) years. CF was determined using Fried’s frailty phenotype and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Basic. The Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and geriatric depression assessment were used for assessment. Multiple logistic regression analysis demonstrated that participants who were malnourished (OR 3.786; 95%CI 1.719–8.335), depressed (OR 5.003; 95%CI 2.399–10.434), had poor sleep quality (OR 1.613; 95%CI 1.041–2.500), and engaged in difficulty falling asleep (OR 1.809; 95%CI 1.022–3.203) had a higher risk of CF compared to those who did not exhibit these factors. Therefore, malnutrition, depression, poor sleep quality, and difficulty falling asleep were identified as risk factors for CF among older adults in Thailand linked to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is crucial to develop interventions to prevent CF resulting from the mentioned variables. Full article
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Impact of Final Phase Social Isolation and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Behavior, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Level
by Simone Gonzaga do Carmo, Júlia Paulino Teixeira Oliveira, Bruna de Almeida Aragão and Patrícia Borges Botelho
Nutrients 2023, 15(9), 2148; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15092148 - 29 Apr 2023
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in economic, social, and behavioral changes in people, which may favor several long-term consequences. This study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behavior and mental health in the final phase of social [...] Read more.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in economic, social, and behavioral changes in people, which may favor several long-term consequences. This study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behavior and mental health in the final phase of social isolation. This cross-sectional study included 756 adults that completed an online questionnaire. Individuals were stratified into those who had been infected with COVID-19 (GCOV) and those who did not (GNCOV). The GCOV group had higher weight (p = 0.013), body mass index (BMI) (p = 0.005), anxiety levels (p = 0.040), sleep disorders (p = 0.009), and poorer sleep quality (p = 0.0028). In the GCOV, the consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with higher anxiety levels and poorer sleep quality. A higher proportion of individuals who consumed more than five servings of in natura food was observed in the group with taste and olfactory dysfunction than in the group without. Obesity contributes to uncontrolled and emotional eating disorders, increased anxiety, and worsened sleep. Therefore, COVID-19 impaired mental health and eating behavior even in the long term. These changes were potentiated by the presence of obesity and consumption of ultra-processed foods, evidencing the importance of monitoring these individuals even after the resolution of COVID-19. Full article
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Global Dietary and Herbal Supplement Use during COVID-19—A Scoping Review
by Ishaan Arora, Shecoya White and Rahel Mathews
Nutrients 2023, 15(3), 771; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15030771 - 2 Feb 2023
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During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of cure and the intensity of the global spread raised a common awareness of health. The aim of this scoping review is to summarize dietary supplement use globally during first two years of [...] Read more.
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of cure and the intensity of the global spread raised a common awareness of health. The aim of this scoping review is to summarize dietary supplement use globally during first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic search was conducted in December 2021 following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, ERIC, and Scopus databases were searched, and 956 results were screened for eligibility. Fourteen cross-sectional studies from 11 countries and 3 continents were examined. All studies were large population surveys investigating healthy eating and supplement use during COVID-19. Vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and multivitamins were the most widely reported, as well as natural/herbal products such as ginger and honey. The most common reason cited for supplements use was to strengthen immune system and to prevent infection of COVID-19. These studies reported that populations are relying on healthcare providers, family, friends, and social media to learn about supplement use. Future studies on the treatment of COVID-19 should include more evidence for supplement use. Full article
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