Dietary and Eating Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact of Self-Isolation and Quarantine on Body Weight

The COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent restrictions have profoundly influenced the lifestyle and eating habits of global citizens, which may affect their body weight. This review aims to explore the effects of quarantine on body weight, eating behaviours, and dietary patterns of adults. This paper reviewed 21 papers with 29,899 participants. The majority of the studied populations did not depict an outlook of unhealthy eating behaviors. A considerable percentage of reviewed populations gained weight, and a relatively higher percentage exhibited emotional eating. Approximately half of the studied populations practised healthy eating. More country-based research is needed during the COVID-19 quarantine.