The impact of COVID-19-related living restrictions on eating behaviours in children and adolescents: a systematic review
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Author(s)
Brakspear, Lucy
Boules, Daniella
Nicholls, Dasha
Burmester, Victoria
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the imposition of physical and social distancing measures worldwide. Emerging data suggest that younger age groups may be particularly vulnerable to the adverse mental health impacts of the pandemic. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unprecedented increase in demand for child and adolescent eating disorder services. The aim of this review was to systematically review and appraise the current literature on the impact of COVID-19-related living restrictions on the eating behaviours of children and adolescents. Searches of eight electronic databases were conducted in March 2021 and December 2021 for published and grey literature on eating behaviours of population samples of children and adolescents (aged 18 months to 18 years old) who were exposed to COVID-19-related living restrictions. Of 3165 retrieved references, sixteen studies were included in this review, comprising data from 125, 286 participants. There was a pattern towards healthier eating behaviours among children and adolescents during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, young people from lower socioeconomic groups showed a tendency towards more unhealthy eating behaviours, and there was an association between mood difficulties and greater changes in eating; this suggests that such groups may be more vulnerable to the adverse health consequences of lockdowns.
Date Issued
2022-09-01
Date Acceptance
2022-08-26
Citation
Nutrients, 2022, 14 (17), pp.1-20
ISSN
2072-6643
Publisher
MDPI AG
Start Page
1
End Page
20
Journal / Book Title
Nutrients
Volume
14
Issue
17
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Nutrition & Dietetics
children
adolescents
young people
COVID-19
coronavirus
pandemic
living restrictions
lockdown
eating
LOCKDOWN
POPULATION
HEALTH
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 3657
Date Publish Online
2022-09-04