Abstract
Aim of the present study was to assess physical activity, nutrition and psychological status of the population during lockdown due to covid-19. Online survey was conducted among 534 participants within the age range of 16-78 years using convenient sampling. Participants from varied regions within India and abroad were enrolled for the present study. Volunteered participants were solicited to take part in a survey that has to be carried out by filling an online questionnaire form available to them as a URL link in the invitation through WhatsApp/Messenger. The gathered data has been compiled, coded and cleaned using Microsoft Excel. Analysis has been carried out employing descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS 17.0. Majority of participants in the studied population showed significant change in their nutrition and physical activity status due to lockdown. Covid-19 lockdown did limit their daily activities. It also had impacted their psychological status. The current investigation accentuates the need to pursue suitable life style for the maintenance of optimum metabolism and physiology. Sticking to more regular timetable of meals, effective management of stress levels and continued physical activity during the quarantine and in all the following phases of living is desirable.
Highlights
The outbreak novel Coronavirus disease 2019 was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020 and is affecting a large number of people across 198 geographical regions (Li et al, 2020)
The lockdown imposed during this crisis, as preventive measure, is affecting many individuals both physically and mentally (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020a, 2020b) and as reported is generating widespread emotional distress, insecurity and confusion, throughout the population (Liu et al, 2020; Dong & Bouey, 2020)
According to Turkey Dietary Guidelines (Naja&Hamadeh, 2020), healthy diet, comprising of nutrient-rich vegetables, whole grain products and fruits, high-protein, dairy products and adequate amount of water intake is recommended
Summary
The outbreak novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020 and is affecting a large number of people across 198 geographical regions (Li et al, 2020). The lockdown imposed during this crisis, as preventive measure, is affecting many individuals both physically and mentally (World Health Organization [WHO], 2020a, 2020b) and as reported is generating widespread emotional distress, insecurity and confusion, throughout the population (Liu et al, 2020; Dong & Bouey, 2020). Excessive time spent in screen based electronic media such as watching television (TV) have detrimental impact on physical health, sleep pattern, quality of life. Whereas, during this coronavirus pandemic, adopting a healthy and active lifestyle, maintaining regular exercise are a must in a safe home environment (Hammami, Harrabi, Mohr, & Krustrup, 2020). A pandemic like this condition has caused fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, panic attacks, stigma and avoidance of contact, and disruption among the general public (Holmes et al, 2020)
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