ArticleObesity science & practice2021
The impact of the novel coronavirus movement restrictions in the United Kingdom on food outlet usage and body mass index.
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- Changes in health behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic and effect on weight and obesity among older people in England.Scientific reports · 2023Article
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- The usage of different types of food outlets was not significantly associated with body mass index during the third COVID-19 national lockdown in the United Kingdom.Obesity science & practice · 2022Article
- Consumption of takeaway and delivery meals is associated with increased BMI and percent fat among UK Biobank participants.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022Article
- Assessing physical access to healthy food across United Kingdom: A systematic review of measures and findings.Obesity science & practice · 2022Review
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diet Behaviour Among UK Adults: A Longitudinal Analysis of the HEBECO Study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundMany countries have implemented various levels of lockdown to mitigate the spread of the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. In the United Kingdom, the national lockdown restrictions were implemented between 26 March 2020 and 4 July 2020. These restrictions required all restaurants to close except for takeaway and delivery services. Moreover, individuals were instructed to largely stay in their homes, unless they were identified as essential workers, and to only leave home once per day for exercise. These restrictions might have an impact on energy intake and expenditure, thereby affecting their body weight.
aimsThe aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the movement restrictions in the United Kingdom on food outlet usage and body mass index (BMI). MATERIALS AND
methodsFood outlet usage surveys were filled out for 7 consecutive days before and during the lockdown. Changes in BMI and food outlet usage before and during the lockdown were measured. A total of 206 participants were included in this study.
resultsThe mean overall BMI prior to lockdown was 25.8 ± 5.2 kg·m DISCUSSION: Despite the large changes in behavior, there was no overall adverse effect of the lockdown with respect to obesity levels.
conclusionLockdown in the United Kingdom modified restaurant use but had no effect on obesity levels.
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