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Hajipoor M, Rahbarinejad P, Irankhah K, Sobhani SR. Comparing food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of household income and expenditure survey data in Iran. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2023; 42:43. [PMID: 37198656 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-023-00385-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the outbreak of the infectious disease COVID-19 as a pandemic. The health strategies of nations lead to possible changes in lifestyle and increase poor eating habits. Hence, the purpose of this study is to compare food consumption during COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. METHODS This cross-sectional study used secondary data from the Households Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) conducted annually by the Statistical Centre of Iran. Food cost data of HIES included the amount of all food items in household food baskets during the last month. Then, they were classified into six food groups to evaluate their energy intake. The consequence of food consumption was analyzed as a function of socioeconomic status (SES) variables and residence pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS In total, 75,885 households (83.5% male) were included in the study. Among the population of urban and rural areas as well as in different SES categories, people tended to increase the consumption of meat (P < 0.05) and fresh foods, especially vegetable groups (P < 0.001) and decrease the consumption of fruit (P < 0.001), fat and sweets groups (P < 0.05) and also in energy intake (P < 0.05). Macronutrient changes were different in the category of SES, urban and rural. CONCLUSION Our study indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic had different effects on food groups, energy and macronutrients consumption, which could be due to possible changes in food patterns as a result of the pandemic.
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- Mojtaba Hajipoor
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Varastegan Institute for Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Ong AKS, Prasetyo YT, Esteller AJD, Bruno JE, Lagorza KCO, Oli LET, Chuenyindee T, Thana K, Persada SF, Nadlifatin R. Consumer preference analysis on the attributes of samgyeopsal Korean cuisine and its market segmentation: Integrating conjoint analysis and K-means clustering. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281948. [PMID: 36795718 PMCID: PMC9934332 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Samgyeopsal is a popular Korean grilled dish with increasing recognition in the Philippines as a result of the Hallyu. The aim of this study was to analyze the preferability of Samgyeopsal attributes which includes the main entree, cheese inclusion, cooking style, price, brand, and drinks using Conjoint Analysis and market segmentation using k-means clustering. A total of 1018 responses were collected online through social media platforms by utilizing a convenience sampling approach. The results showed that the main entrée (46.314%) was found to be the most important attribute, followed by cheese (33.087%), price (9.361%), drinks (6.603%), and style (3.349%). In addition, k-means clustering identified 3 different market segments: high-value, core, and low-value consumers. Furthermore, this study formulated a marketing strategy that focused on enhancing the choice of meat, cheese, and price based on these 3 market segments. This study has significant implications for enhancing Samgyeopsal chain businesses and helping entrepreneurs with consumer preference on Samgyeopsal attributes. Finally, conjoint analysis with k-means clustering can be utilized and extended for evaluating food preferences worldwide.
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- Ardvin Kester S. Ong
- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
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- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- International Bachelor Program in Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taiwan
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- Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
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- Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and Aviation Management, Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Industrial Engineering and Aviation Management, Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Entrepreneurship Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Malang, Indonesia
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- Department of Information Systems, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya, Indonesia
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Asghar W, Khalid N. Editorial: Changes in eating habits, nutrition trends, and lifestyle-associated factors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutr Health 2022; 28:633-634. [PMID: 36441515 PMCID: PMC9716061 DOI: 10.1177/02601060221137176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Waqas Asghar
- School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan
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- School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan
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Karaca AC, Capanoglu E. Canned fish products: Current issues and future perspectives. MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM 2022. [DOI: 10.3233/mnm-220082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Canned fish products are of great economic importance for many countries and are preferred by consumers due to their rich nutritional composition and beneficial health effects. The steps of canning process and formulation vary depending on the species processed and the desired end product. This work is an overview of the current research investigating the effects of canning process, several preprocessing treatments and formulation on the nutritional composition, sensory characteristics and microbial quality of the end product. Key findings of recent studies on health effects and potential risk factors associated with the consumption of canned fish products are presented. Moreover, the global demand for canned fish products is increasing due to the changing consumption behavior and healthy eating habits of consumers after the pandemic. This review summarizes the major challenges that need to be addressed for meeting the increasing demand for canned fish products. Finally, based on the findings of current studies reviewed, the perspectives and research gaps for canned fish products are stated.
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- Asli Can Karaca
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Chen H, Li H, Cao Y, Qi H, Ma Y, Bai X, Zhao Y, Wu L, Liu C, Wei J, Wang H, Jin Y, Wang Z, Zhu Y. Food Intake and Diet Quality of Pregnant Women in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Cross-Sectional Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:853565. [PMID: 35479743 PMCID: PMC9037147 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.853565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background: Between January and April 2020, China implemented differentiated prevention and control strategies across the country, based on the severity of the COVID-19 epidemic/pandemic in different regions. These strategies included lockdowns, social distancing, and the closure of public places. These measures may have affected dietary intake to varying degrees. This study aimed to assess variations in food intake and diet quality among pregnant women according to regional severity and related control measures during the most severe period of COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Methods A total of 3,678 pregnant women from 19 provinces/municipalities in mainland China were analyzed in this nationwide, multi-center study. Food intake data were obtained and assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Diet quality was quantified using the Diet Balance Index for Pregnancy (DBI-P), which included high bound score (HBS, excessive dietary intake), low bound score (LBS, insufficient dietary intake), and diet quality distance (DQD, dietary imbalance). Linear trend tests and multivariable regression analyses were performed to examine the association between food intake, DBI-P and the severity of pandemic. Results The median daily intake of vegetables, fruit, livestock/poultry meat, dairy, and nuts decreased (p < 0.05) according to low, moderate, and high severity of the pandemic, while no significant differences in cereals/potatoes, eggs, and fish/shrimp intake. The median daily intake of cereals/potatoes exceeded the recommended ranges, and the daily intake of eggs and fish/shrimp was below recommended ranges regardless of the pandemic severity (p < 0.05). Regarding diet quality, HBS decreased (lower excessive consumption) (p = 0.047) and LBS increased (greater insufficient consumption) (p = 0.046) with increased severity of the pandemic. On multivariable analyses, moderate and high pandemic severity were related to lower HBS risk (OR = 0.687, OR = 0.537) and higher LBS risk (β = 1.517, β = 3.020) when compared to low pandemic severity. Conclusions Under more severe COVID-19 pandemic conditions, pregnant women consumed less quality food, characterized by reduced consumption of vegetables, fruit, livestock/poultry meat, dairy and nuts, while the quality of the foods that pregnant women consumed in excess tended to improve, but the overconsumption of cereals/potatoes was a problem.
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- Haitian Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstertrics, Northwest Women and Children Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Ji'nan, China
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- Department of Obstertrics, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Obstertrics, Northwest Women and Children Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Nutrition Department, The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital of Medicine College Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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