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Changes in the Health Behaviors and Eating Habits of University Students Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19로 인한 대학생의 건강행태 및 식생활 변화

  • Kim, Jihyun (Nutrition Education Major, Graduate School of Education, Gachon University) ;
  • Chung, Yoosun (Department of Food and Nutrition, Seoil University) ;
  • Jung, Hae Ok (Department of Hotel Culinary, Chodang University) ;
  • Kye, Seunghee (Nutrition Education Major, Graduate School of Education, Gachon University)
  • Received : 2022.05.30
  • Accepted : 2022.06.27
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

This study investigated alterations in the health behaviors and eating habits due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. An online survey was administered to 270 university students from September 22, 2021 to October 26, 2021. While the frequency of eating at home had increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before the pandemic, there was a decrease in the frequency of eating out, drinking, and eating vegetables. However, the frequency of eating delivery, takeout, and convenience foods and the utilization of online shopping and delivery apps had considerably increased. In addition, when selecting menus, considerations of health, hygiene, and convenience were more important during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical activity more than 3 days a week had decreased, whereas sedentary time showed a proportionate increase. The percentage of people who perceived their health status to be worsening was determined to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. To prepare for the era of infectious diseases, future research needs to identify health behaviors and dietary problems by administering surveys that include a large sample size and participants of various ages. Moreover, health promotion and nutrition management plans should be prepared accordingly.

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