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- Title
Cariogenic diet consumption during lockdown.
- Authors
Mafla, Ana C.; De La Cruz‐Rosero, Geraldine; Vallejo‐Rosero, Héctor W.; Argoty‐Rodríguez, Jorge A.; Schwendicke, Falk
- Abstract
Background: During stressful situations such as pandemic‐associated lockdowns, individuals' diets may change towards (cariogenic) 'comfort food'. This study assessed the dietary patterns during the lockdown in the Colombian population. Methods: A cross‐sectional online survey was designed. A convenience sample of 489 adults was drawn, with 50% of them being in COVID‐19 lockdown and the other being not or only partially in lockdown. The questionnaire collected data about the type and frequency of food consumed, with a special focus on cariogenic (i.e., rich in free sugars and starches) food. Descriptive analyses were performed, and a generalised linear model was estimated to predict the frequency of cariogenic diet consumption in this period of time. Results: Sweet whole wheat bread (38.2%, p = 0.005), flavoured milk (26.4%, p = 0.002), sugar‐sweetened bubble gums (39.8%, p = 0.001), toffees (35.4%, p = 0.004), soft candies (e.g., gums) (35.4%, p = 0.018), chocolates (55.3%, p = 0.017), filled doughnuts (28.5%, p = 0.013) or grapes (51.2%, p = 0.002) were significantly consumed more during the lockdown. Multivariable generalised linear modelling showed being single, having children and being in lockdown were significantly associated with higher frequency of cariogenic food consumption. Conclusions: Lockdown was found to be associated with detrimentally altered food consumption patterns and, specifically, a more cariogenic diet. Healthcare professionals should consider this when reopening services, and political decision‐makers may want to reflect on the unwarranted side effect of lockdown. Key points: A cross‐sectional study of individuals in full lockdown or only partial or no lockdown was conducted.Self‐reported dietary patterns were explored with a focus on cariogenic diet.We found that individuals in lockdown showed a significantly increased consumption of cariogenic food; this association held even if adjusted for socio‐demographic confounders.
- Subjects
COVID-19; FOOD consumption; CROSS-sectional method; MULTIPLE regression analysis; CARIOGENIC agents; REGRESSION analysis; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; QUESTIONNAIRES; STAY-at-home orders; STATISTICAL sampling; DENTAL caries; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, 2023, Vol 36, Issue 4, p1539
- ISSN
0952-3871
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jhn.13138