Changes in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Body Weight among Lithuanian Students during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

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作者
Kriaucioniene, Vilma [1 ,2 ]
Grincaite, Monika [1 ]
Raskiliene, Asta [1 ]
Petkeviciene, Janina [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Lithuanian Univ Hlth Sci, Fac Publ Hlth, Hlth Res Inst, Tilzes Str 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
[2] Lithuanian Univ Hlth Sci, Dept Prevent Med, Fac Publ Hlth, Tilzes Str 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
关键词
COVID-19; pandemic; post-pandemic period; students; nutrition habits; physical activity; weight changes; BARRIERS;
D O I
10.3390/nu15184091
中图分类号
R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号
100403 ;
摘要
The long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle changes remains understudied. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess changes in nutrition, physical activity, and body weight among Lithuanian students during the pandemic and their post-pandemic persistence. Data were collected from 1430 first-year students (325 males, 1105 females) through an online self-administered questionnaire. The students indicated an increase in the consumption of snacks, fast food, home-made confectionery, and sweets. A decrease in physical activity during the pandemic was reported by 34.9% of males and 33.2% of females. Lifestyle changes during the pandemic were associated with post-pandemic habits. A higher proportion of females (38.7%) than males (31.1%) indicated an increase in BMI, which was more pronounced among students with overweight. A multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that reduced physical activity; the increased consumption of red meat, snacks, fast food, and home-made confectionery during the pandemic; and post-pandemic BMI were linked with weight gain. After the pandemic, weight gain persisted in 40.9% of students who continued to follow unhealthy nutrition habits and had reduced physical activity. The study emphasizes that the promotion of a healthy diet and regular physical activity among university students is essential for developing lifelong habits that contribute to a healthy body weight and overall well-being.
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