COVID-19 Implications on School Dietary Behavior in Chinese College Students: Based on the Longitudinal Assessment of Dietary Records from Intelligent Ordering System

By:
Shaojie Liu, Hong Peng, Dantong Gu, Mengyun Luo, Haihong Qian, Yingnan Jia
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study evaluates how COVID-19 affected the dietary habits of Chinese college students over six years. Results show increased energy, protein, and fat intake during and after the pandemic. Breakfast consumption declined, while lunch and dinner energy intake increased. The study highlights temporary negative impacts on diet quality during the pandemic but notes gradual improvements post-pandemic, suggesting that school dietary interventions can promote healthier eating habits.
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