Food and lifestyles during pandemic confinement in university students from Chiapas, Mexico.

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https://doi.org/10.29105/respyn22.1-709

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Coronavirus Infections, Feeding behavior, Life style

Abstract

Introduction: During the period of confinement due to covid-19, the population modified work and social activities, altering eating patterns, physical activity practices and sleep, causing a direct impact on physical and emotional health. Objective: To describe the changes generated in eating behavior and lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic in a university population living in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. Material and method: Cross-sectional study, where university students from the state of Chiapas, Mexico participated. Data collection was carried out through a digital survey using Google Forms. Results: 306 students participated with an average age of 20.75 years (SD= 2.062), a statistically significant increase was found in the number of meals eaten per day, the average per week in consumption of processed meat, eggs, cookies (pastries) and sugary drinks. Statistically significant decrease in consumption of fish and shellfish, dairy, fast food. Also, significant increase, sleep time, watching television and use of electronic devices. Conclusions: The population presented a tendency to changes in diet and unhealthy lifestyles, increasing the risk factors of suffering from other types of diseases.

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Juan Carlos Nájera Ortiz, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Profesor Investigador de Tiempo Completo de la Facultad de Ciencias Odontológicas y Salud Pública de la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Guadalupe Cartas Fuentevilla, Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas

Licenciada en Nutriología por la Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de Chiapas.

Maestra en Ciencias en Recursos Naturales y Desarrollo Rural por El Colegio de la Frontera Sur

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2023-01-06

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Nájera Ortiz, J. C., & Cartas Fuentevilla, G. (2023). Food and lifestyles during pandemic confinement in university students from Chiapas, Mexico. RESPYN Revista Salud Pública Y Nutrición, 22(1), 29–37. https://doi.org/10.29105/respyn22.1-709

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