Efeitos negativos do período de isolamento social causado pela pandemia de covid-19 no comportamento sedentário, nível de atividade física e compulsão alimentar em adultos com sobrepeso e obesidade

Abstract

Objective: To analyze sedentary behavior, level of physical activity and binge eating in overweight and obese adults during the period of social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out with adults of both sexes, aged 18 to 60 years, which evaluated, through an online and anonymous form, the level of physical activity, sedentary behavior and binge eating during the period of social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the period before the pandemic. The level of physical activity was assessed using the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), sedentary behavior using two objective questions that encompassed the time spent in sedentary activities performed in the sitting, lying and reclining posture during the week and , finally, the assessment of binge eating using the Binge Eating Scale – BES. Results: 316 responses were included in the analysis. Social Isolation had a negative effect on all levels of physical activity intensity. Additionally, the daily sitting time, sedentary behavior and the prevalence of binge eating increased significantly in eutrophic, overweight and obese individuals. Conclusion: The social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyle of the eutrophic population, with overweight and obesity. The results of this research have potential implications that can help to develop effective strategies in the design of public policies to minimize the negative effects caused by this period.