Determination of Nutrition Exercise Behaviors of Adolescents and Young Adults in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire between 30 December 2020 and 30 January 2021. In the study, 1173 subjects aged 13-24 years participated. Data were collected by a descriptive features form, which consists of two modules evaluating sociodemographic characteristics and nutritional exercise behavior, and Nutrition Exercise Behavior Scale.
Results: Of the participants, 34.5% were adolescents and 65.5% were young adults. In addition to gaining more weight in women aged 19-25, it was reported that there was an increase in the number of harmful snacks and fast food consumed daily. Most of the participants stated that they did less than 30 minutes of physical activity. Height, weight, and BMI mean score of participants during the COVID-19 increased when compared with the mean score obtained before the pandemic (Z=−14.20; Z=−14.43; Z=−12.00, p <0.05). The mean total Nutrition-Exercise Behavior Scale score was 146.46±20.25 (Min:79, Max:205). It was determined that Body Mass Index, leisure screen time, and screen time during the pandemic were associated with Nutrition-Exercise Behavior Scale (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The study highlights that confinement may affect nutrition-exercise behaviors of both adolescents and young adults.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
May 30, 2022
Submission Date
February 19, 2022
Acceptance Date
April 28, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 12 Number: 2
Cited By
Adölesan Sporcuların Beslenme ve Egzersiz Davranışlarının İncelenmesi
CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi
https://doi.org/10.33459/cbubesbd.1240547
