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Diet, Exercise, and Nutrition Challenges in Mexican Adults During COVID-19: A Study

NCT06817070 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1082

Last updated 2025-02-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating in developing countries such as Mexico, where the nation reported some of the highest COVID-19 cases and a high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the food consumption among Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults recruited through online invitations containing a link to complete a survey. A 48-item questionnaire was designed to assess the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic characteristics in a semi-quantitative manner. A retrospective instrument was used to evaluate physical activity (days/week and duration).

Conditions

  • COVID19 Disease

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Food Consumption survey

A comprehensive survey was created using Google Forms® to collect sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, dietary data, and physical activity information from participants across most Mexican states. All self-administered surveys began with informed consent and were distributed via instant messaging (WhatsApp), social networks (Facebook, Twitter), and email using a snowball sampling method. Sociodemographic data included age, gender, and residence, while anthropometric data covered weight, height, and physical activity. Food intake was assessed using a 48-item semi-quantitative tool based on the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2021, with participants reporting the frequency and quantity of food consumed on a Likert scale. Responses were converted to daily consumption values and caloric intake using the Mexican System of Foods and Equivalents. Foods and beverages were categorized into twelve groups: six healthy (fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy, white meat, nuts, and

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad de Monterrey

    collaborator OTHER

  • Tecnologico de Monterrey

    collaborator OTHER

  • Universidad de Granada

    collaborator OTHER

  • Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anayansi Escalante-Aburto, Ph. D. · Tecnologico de Monterrey

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-01
Primary Completion
2021-10-01
Completion
2021-10-15

Countries

  • Mexico

Study Locations

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