Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene
June 2021 Vol. 7(4), pp. 035-039
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Original Research Paper
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Eating Habits in Children; A Survey-based Study among General Saudi Public
Miral Abdulaziz Alsowaidan1, Reem Abdullah Alabbad1, Zahra Ahmed Alhuwayji1, Zahra Ali Bu Khader1, Zainab Mohammed Alyusuf1, and Shahzeb Hasan Ansari2*
1Dental Intern, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
2Faculty Preventive Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Corresponding Author's Email: shahzebhasan@riyadh.edu.sa
Accepted 5th June, 2021.
Abstract
Introduction: Self-isolation has been also associated with tediousness and stress, which in turn may lead to increased energy consumption, comfort foods, and emotional eating. So far, there is a scarcity of researches aiming at modifications of children’s lifestyle activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among the parents of children visiting the REU clinics using an online survey. Online questionnaire was constructed consisting of questions related to age, number of children, socioeconomic status, and food-related habits and changes observed. Results: More than half of the parents reported that their children experienced changed eating habits. Conclusion: Parents have become more lenient towards their children’s demands and it has affected their children’s physical activity as well, which has decreased.
Keywords: COVID-19, Eating habits, Children, Saudi public.
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Miral Abdulaziz Alsowaidan, Reem Abdullah Alabbad, Zahra Ahmed Alhuwayji, Zahra Ali Bu Khader, Zainab Mohammed Alyusuf, and Shahzeb Hasan Ansari. The Effect of Covid-19 on the Eating Habits in Children; A Survey-based Study among General Saudi Public. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 7(4) 2021 pp. 035-039.
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