COVID-19: depression and eating consequences in the social distancing

The new coronavirus (Sars-Cov-2) imposed new challenges for the adoption and maintenance of a healthy diet that in the presence of mental disorders, such as depression, may play a deleterious role in the interaction between the needs imposed by the pandemic and the ability to adopt appropriate coping strategies, and the incorporation of protective measures, such as healthy lifestyle habits. The diagnosis of depression includes specific symptoms that can directly impact lifestyle habits, such as changes in weight, apetite and in the usual sleep pattern, besides that fatigue and decresead energy. Thus, this study aimed to present the relationship between depression and eating consequences. In the current context, the presence of depression impacts negatively the general health, the ability to self-care and the maintenance of healthy lifestyles, and can also amplify the difficulties of adapting to the demands imposed due to social distancing and the need to prevent spread and infection by Sars-Cov-2.