Assessment of food consumption during COVID-19

Abstract

The current context caused by covid-19 has had a direct impact on eating habitsand physical exercise, which may be a factor in the worsening of chronic diseases. This article's objective was to verify the changes in eating habits of practitioners of physical activity during covid-19. A descriptive study was conducted with weight training practitioners. A questionnaire was sent through an application to collect data related to the sample profile, questions related to lifestyle, health conditions, food and body changes. Substantial changes were perceived in food and water intake, and 90.5% of participants reported perceiving body changes. In view of the results obtained, it was possible to verify that social isolation was responsible for a decrease in the practice of physical activities and promoted some changes in eating habits.