Health problems associated to nutrition and lifestyle changes in the COVID-19 era

Abstract

Introduction:In the context of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the confinement imposed by the States in the world had a negative impact on people’s health and lifestyle-related behaviors, particularly eating behaviors, physical activity level and sleep. These impacted dimensions can negatively affect both immunity and the control of chronic noncommunicable diseases. Objectives: This review describes the lifestyle change for people with non-communicable diseases in the era of COVID-19. The review also presents recommendations and advice for the benefit of this vulnerable population in relation to their nutrition. Methods:The research was conducted by documenting the PubMed, Web of Science and Direct Science databases. Keywords used in the research were non-communicable diseases, containment, COVID-19, lifestyle change. Results:Containment during the COVID-19 era was associated with increased smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, and intense fear of the potential impact of the Coronavirus.Conclusion:Strengthening immunity through the promotion of nutrition has been shown to be useful in preventing the emergence of noncommunicable diseases, which are risk factors linked to increased rates of morbidity and mortality for those infected by COVID-19.Keywords: COVID-19, confinement, immunity, chronic noncommunicable diseases, nutrition