Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition – Volume 37 (2023) – Issue 3 – Article 2

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Scoping Study: Changes in Dietary Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nikolaos Tsoukalis-Chaikalis1A green circle with white letters Description automatically generated, Dimitrios Chaniotis1A green circle with white letters Description automatically generated, Vilelmine Carayanni2A green circle with white letters Description automatically generated

1 Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health and Welfare Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens

2 Department of Τοurism Management, University of West Attica, Athens

Published: 28 December 2023; https://doi.org/10.61873/ECGF6113

Abstract

Eating behaviors are complicated and often influenced by several factors. Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several restrictive measures were taken to address the multifaceted impact of this disease. As a result, the lifestyle of people, and especially their eating habits were significantly disrupted. Eating and diet are major concerns and need careful management as they can have a huge impact on people’s lives and day-to-day functioning. The aim of this systematic mapping study is to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s eating behaviors. More specifically, we compared people’s eating behaviors before and after the outbreak of the pandemic. A total of 21 studies met our inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The main findings provided information on a dietary shift towards modified eating behaviors; characterized by increased consumption of snacks and a preference for sweet and processed foods instead of fruits, vegetables, and fresh foods. In some countries, an increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic was also identified. These findings concern the need for more robust public health policies and strategies focusing on prevention and nutrition education.

 

 

Keywords: Dietary Behavior, COVID-19, Eating Behavior

 

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N.Tsoukalis-Chaikalis, D. Chaniotis, V. Carayanni. Scoping Study: Changes in Dietary Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rev. Clin. Pharmacol. Pharmacokinet. Int. Ed., 2023, 37,3, 109-121. https://doi.org/10.61873/ECGF6113
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