Changes in perceived food insecurity and eating behavior in the Netherlands since the COVID-19-crisis

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In this study we describe changes in perceived food insecurity and eating habits in the Netherlands since the start of the COVID-19-crisis, how these changes were experienced, and which options were indicated for a healthier diet. The study was conducted through online questionnaires among adults with a relatively low socioeconomic position living in the Netherlands. We included 1033 participants. The results show changes in perceived food insecurity in the Netherlands since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, with some participants experiencing lower food security and others experiencing higher food security. About one-fifth of the participants reported that their eating pattern had changed since the start of the COVID-19-crisis, while more than half of the food insecure participants reported a changed eating pattern: in particular, they reported eating less healthily and fewer fruits and vegetables. Participants experiencing food insecurity more often reported to want help for a healthier diet. A cheaper food supply was seen as a promising solution, while food bank use was rarely mentioned in this regard. The COVID-19-crisis can lead to financial insecurity and changes in food availability/accessibility, known risk factors for food insecurity. Therefore, these findings highlight the urgency of reducing food insecurity and providing appropriate support for healthy eating, particularly for people experiencing food insecurity.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:99

Enthalten in:

TSG : tijdschrift voor gezondheidswetenschappen - 99(2021), 3 vom: 19., Seite 83-94

Sprache:

Niederländisch

Weiterer Titel:

Veranderingen in ervaren voedselzekerheid en eetgedrag in Nederland sinds de COVID-19-uitbraak

Beteiligte Personen:

van der Velde, Laura A [VerfasserIn]
Numans, Mattijs E [VerfasserIn]
Kiefte-de Jong, Jessica C [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Eating habits
Eating patterns
English Abstract
Food
Food security
Journal Article

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Date Revised 18.02.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12508-021-00311-0

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM328796220