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AuthorAlomari, Mahmoud A.
AuthorKhabour, Omar F.
AuthorAlzoubi, Karem H.
AuthorKeewan, Esra'a
Available date2024-09-12T06:05:10Z
Publication Date2022
Publication NameHuman Nutrition and Metabolism
ResourceScopus
ISSN26661497
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hnm.2022.200169
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/58814
AbstractObjective: This study aimed to evaluate dietary habits (DH) and eating behaviors (EB) among adults during confinement induced by COVID-19 in Jordan. Method: In this cross-sectional study, an online survey designed to assess the change in DH and EB during April and May 2020 was distributed using various social media platforms. Results: The survey was completed by a total of 1844 adult (18-72 years) participants from the public in Jordan. The results indicated an increase (42.5-61.8%) in most of the DH and EB examined in the current study in the majority of participants. Among these changes, they have increased (p < 0.05) the prevalence of fruit and vegetable, immune boosters, water, and hot beverage consumption, as well as decreased (p < 0.05) eating in restaurants and fatty food consumption, indicating a positive change. Conversely, a larger (p < 0.05) proportion of participants reported increased consumption of high-calorie food and late-night eating, indicating a risky behavior for obesity and subsequent chronic complications. Additionally, age, sex, obesity, education, income, and type of job appeared to contribute (p < 0.05) to changes in DH and EB. Overall, confinement caused by COVID-19 appears to compel adults to adopt a specific DH and EB. Although most of these changes were positive, some were negative. Conclusion: This study provides essential information for designing subpopulation recommendations and developmental programs for adults under such conditions.
SponsorThis project was via Deanship of Research, Jordan University of Science and Technology (grant number 245/2020 ).
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectConfinement
COVID-19
Diet
Eating
Immunity
Jordan
TitleChanges in dietary habits and eating behaviors during COVID-19 induced confinement: A study from Jordan
TypeArticle
Volume Number30
dc.accessType Open Access


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