Abstract
The influence of the confinement on the changes of eating behaviors in men and women in Poland and between groups were assessed. Results were obtained for 112 men and 200 women. An anonymous questionnaire available on-line from 29 April to 19 May 2020 was the research tool. It contained questions about the frequency of consumption "before" and "during" confinement. Additionally, anthropometric measurements were declared by the respondents. An increase in the number of meals and an improvement in their regularity were observed in both groups. However, the frequency of snacking also increased. During lockdown women consumed potatoes, sweets, canned meat and eggs and men consumed canned meat more frequently. Products consumed less frequently were: fast food, instant soups and energy drinks (women), and white bread and fast food (men). The frequency of alcohol consumption also increased during lockdown. Average body weight and BMI increased significantly during social isolation. Body weight increase was declared by almost half of women and 40% of men. During the blockade period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in the dietary behavior of the study group of women and men were found. The nature of these changes varied according to gender and the dietary parameters analyzed.
Highlights
The influence of the confinement on the changes of eating behaviors in men and women in Poland and between groups were assessed
The imposed restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic changed some of the eating behaviors of Poles
Gender differences in food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic were observed by Ruiz-Roso et al in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)[42] and Sidor and Rzymski[15] in the adult Polish population
Summary
The influence of the confinement on the changes of eating behaviors in men and women in Poland and between groups were assessed. During the blockade period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in the dietary behavior of the study group of women and men were found. The nature of these changes varied according to gender and the dietary parameters analyzed. Among the negative changes in eating behaviors among U.S adults during the COVID-19 pandemic were increases in unhealthy snacking, consumption of sweets, and sweetened b everages[5]. Two opposing dietary patterns were observed: Prohealthy associated with increased intake of whole grain products, vegetables, fruits and water or Unhealthy in which increased intake of processed meat, fast food, confectionery and alcohol and sweets
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