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Association of lifestyle changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic with nutrient intake and physical activity levels during pregnancy in Japan

22 July 2021, Version 1
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Abstract

This study aimed to clarify the association of lifestyle changes due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with nutrient intake and physical activity levels during pregnancy in Japan. A cross-sectional study was conducted for pregnant Japanese women in 2020. Nutrient intake and physical activity levels were assessed using validated self-administered questionnaires. Participants who reported experiencing changes in both dietary habits and physical activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic were classified as the lifestyle-affected group. A total of 91 primiparas and 77 multiparas were analyzed. Among primiparas, intake of the following nutrients was significantly higher in the lifestyle-affected group than in the unaffected group: protein, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6. Among multiparas, the intake of total dietary fiber and β-carotene was significantly lower in the lifestyle-affected group. During an infectious disease pandemic, healthcare professionals should provide nutritional guidance taking into consideration the possibility of different effects according to parity.

Keywords

COVID-19
lifestyle
nutrient intake
physical activity
pregnancy

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Association of Lifestyle Changes Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic with Nutrient Intake and Physical Activity Levels during Pregnancy in Japan [opens in a new tab]
Natsuki Hori, Mie Shiraishi, Rio Harada, Yuki Kurashima journal article
Nutrients , Volume 13, Issue 11
Online publication date: Oct 26, 2021

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DOI

10.33774/coe-2021-tbkd2
D O I: 10.33774/coe-2021-tbkd2 [opens in a new tab]

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