scholarly journals Snacking At School Increased The Risk Of Overweight/Obesity In Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Aulia Jauharun Nisak ◽  
Trias Mahmudiono
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
Obesity In Children

ABSTRACTChildhood obesity is one of the most serious public health problems in the 21st century. Unhealthy eating habits are believed to be the cause of overweight/obesity in children. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the consumption patterns of snack foods and the incidence of overweight/obesity. This research was conducted at the SDN Ploso I-172, Tambaksari Surabaya in May-July 2017 with a case control study design. Data were obtained from interview and anthropometric measurement. The samples size was 112 respondents with 56 case samples, and 56 control samples. Data were analyzed using linear regression test and logistic regression. The results showed that snack foods consumed by schoolchildren were fruit syrup, perisa beverage, chocolate, papeda, fried foods, fishcake and sausages, pentol, syrup, sauce, and toppings. There was a significant correlation between daily consumption of food snack, including fruit syrup (p = 0.004; OR = 8.000), perisa beverage (p = 0.02; OR = 13.412), chocolate (p = 0.013; OR = 6.333), fried food (p = 0.015; OR = 14.786), fishcake and sausages (p = 0.004; OR = 8.750), pentol (p = 0.039; OR = 4.044), syrup, sauce, and topping (p = 0.023; OR = 4.643) with overweight/obesity incidence. In conclusion this research revealed correlation between the pattern of snacking and overweight/obesity incidence among school children. It is suggested to the parents and schools to be more vigilant ensuring the healthy snack consumption to prevent overweight dan obesity among school children. Keywords: overweight, snack food, obesity, consumption pattern

scholarly journals Snack consumption is decreasing in Colombia among the youngest, the most educated, and the wealthiest: results of two representative national surveys.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Fernando Herran ◽  
Eduardo Villamor ◽  
Doris Cristina Quintero-Lesmes
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
National Surveys ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: A common recommendation is to reduce the consumption of snack food and replace this consumption with nutrient-dense foods. The objective was to establish whether there were changes in adherence to the consumption of the snack pattern (SP) in Colombian children and adults in the 2010-2015 quinquennium. In addition, this study aimed to establish the relationship between the SP and some biological, socioeconomic, and geographic variables in Colombia, Sur América. Methods: Based on a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) applied both in 2010 and 2015 in the national nutritional situation surveys, the adherence to the snack consumption pattern was established through factor analysis. The change in the adherence of consumption to the SP was established for the five-year period [2015 minus 2010], using multiple linear regression models. Crude and adjusted differences were estimated by the following covariables: sex, age, marital status, food security, wealth index, ethnicity, education of the head of the household, area and region. In total, 37,981 subjects were analyzed. In 2010, 10,150 children (5 to 17 years old) and 5,145 adults (18 to 64 years old) were included, and in 2015, 13,243 children and 9,443 adults. Results: In children, the adjusted difference in the adherence to SP was -0.37 (95% CI: -0.42, -0.32), p < 0.0001. In adults, the adjusted difference in the adherence to SP was -0.27 (95% CI: -0.31, -0.24), p < 0.0001. In all categories of covariables, consumption decreased, for all p < 0.0001. In children the decrease in consumption was inversely associated with body mass index (BMI) and height and was directly associated with the level of food security in the home and the wealth index. In adults the decrease in consumption was inversely related to age and BMI and directly related to the size, the level of food security of the household, wealth index, and education level. Conclusions: In the quinquennium there is a decrease in the adherence to the SP, the region, the wealthiest, the tallest, the best BMI and the most educated displayed the greatest decrease in the SP. Keywords Food Pattern; Snack Pattern; Intake of Snack; Children; Adults; Colombia.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penyuluhan Makanan Jajanan Dengan Metode Permainan Ular Tangga Terhadap Pengetahuan Anak Sekolah Di SDN 2 Kuta Kabupaten Lombok Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Sarianti Sarianti ◽  
I Nyoman Adiyase ◽  
Susilo Wirawan ◽  
Yuli Laraeni
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Class V ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Dietary Consumption ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Sweet Foods

Background: Based on the results of basic health research (RISKESDAS) in 2013, in NTB in the age group 10 years and over, having a risky dietary consumption behavior is by consuming sweet foods 32.3%, salty 10.9%, fatty 26.1 %, burned 5.6%, animal preserved 4.4%, flavored 84.8%, coffee 37.5%, caffeine besides coffee 4.3% of their daily needs. Based on data from preliminary studies at SDN 2 Kuta, getting from 43 children as many as 41 children the knowledge of snack foods is in the less category, namely 95.3% and only 2 children from 43 children who have knowledge of snack foods are in the sufficient category of 4.7 %.Objective: To find out the influence of snack food counseling with the method of snake and ladder games on the knowledge of school children in class V students.Method: Using a quasy experimental non equivalent control group, with a sample of 22 people. Collecting knowledge data obtained from questionnaires, data is processed descriptively. Analysis using the independent T-test and paired t-test.Results: The results of this study indicate that street food counseling using the snake ladder method has a significant influence on the knowledge of school children (p value = <0.005)Conclusion: Extension of snack foods using the snake ladder method has an influence on the knowledge of school children at SDN 2 Kuta Central Lombok Regency.

Consumers' expectations and needs towards healthy cereal based snacks

2013 ◽  
Vol 115 (8) ◽  
pp. 1130-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily C. Crofton ◽  
Anne Markey ◽  
Amalia G.M. Scannell
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Snack Consumption

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to examine consumers' perceptions and expectations towards healthy snacks, with particular emphasis on the cereal snack market, and to explore new areas of opportunities for healthy snacks by identifying consumer needs and wants.Design/methodology/approachSix focus group discussions were conducted to generate attitudinal data across three different adult consumer groups.FindingsResults revealed that consumers expected a healthy snack to contain low levels of calories, fat, salt and sugar, and to contain high levels of whole‐grain, oats, bran, nuts, seeds, pulses and fruit, e.g. blueberries, cranberries, gogi berries. Additionally, healthy snacks were required to be free from any artificial colours, sweeteners and flavours. Major factors encouraging healthy snack consumption included reduced risk of weight gain, diabetes, heart burn and bloating. Conversely, perceived taste, portion size, the lack of available convenient nutritional snacks, accessibility and confusion over the credibility of the “healthy product” tag were the main factors preventing healthy consumption in the adult population examined. Consumers expressed a desire for a wider choice of filling snacks with specific health benefits for a variety of usage occasions, particularly those with associated health claims such as “high fibre”, “omega 3 for mental health” and “reduces cholesterol”.Research limitations/implicationsThe study sample size was not extensive and was limited to a small geographical spread of Dublin and Meath on the East coast of Ireland. A more representative sample of the entire Irish population could be the basis for further research.Practical implicationsThese findings increase the understanding of current expectations of the Irish adult consumer regarding healthy snack foods. They also highlight the potential new product development opportunities for snack food manufacturers to explore.Originality/valueThe present paper focuses specifically on healthy snacks and contributes to a limited amount of existing literature by providing consumer research for the development of new healthy snack foods.

scholarly journals Adherence to a snacking dietary pattern is decreasing in Colombia among the youngest and the wealthiest: results of two representative national surveys

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar F. Herrán ◽  
Eduardo Villamor ◽  
Doris C. Quintero-Lesmes
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Heads Of Household ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background A common recommendation is to reduce the consumption of snack food and replace this consumption with nutrient-dense foods. The objective was to assess whether in Colombian children and adults there were changes in the consumption of the snack dietary pattern (SP) in the 5 years 2010–2015. In addition, this study aimed to establish the relationship between the SP and some biological, socioeconomic, and geographic variables in Colombia, South America. Methods Based on a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) applied both in 2010 and 2015 in the national nutritional situation surveys, the adherence to the snack consumption pattern was established through factor analysis. The change in the adherence of consumption to the SP was established for the five-year period [2015 minus 2010], using multiple linear regression models. Crude and adjusted differences were estimated by the following covariables: sex, age, marital status, food security, wealth index, ethnicity, education of the head of the household, area and region. In total, 37,981 subjects were analyzed. In 2010, 10,150 children (5 to 17 years old) and 5145 adults (18 to 64 years old) were included, and in 2015, 13,243 children and 9443 adults. Results In children, the adjusted difference in the adherence to SP was − 0.37 (95% CI: − 0.42, − 0.32). In adults, the adjusted difference in the adherence to SP was − 0.27 (95% CI: − 0.31, − 0.24). In all categories of covariables, consumption decreased, for all p < 0.0001. In children, the decrease in consumption was inversely associated with height-age. The decrease was smaller at the extremes of the BMI distribution, Z < -2 and Z > 2. The decrease in consumption was directly associated with the level of food security in the home and the wealth index. In adults, the decrease in consumption was inversely related to age and was directly related to the level of food security of the household, wealth index, and education level. The BMI decrease was greater in subjects with 18.5–24.9. In subjects with 30+, it was lower than in subjects with 25.0–29.9. Conclusions In the 5 years 2010–2015, snack consumption is decreasing. The region, the richest subjects, those with adequate BMI, and in households with more educated heads of household, achieved a greater decrease in SP.

scholarly journals Neighborhood disadvantage and the sales of unhealthy products: alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy snack food

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Wallace ◽  
Rajib Paul ◽  
Shafie Gholizadeh ◽  
Wlodek Zadrozny ◽  
Caitlan Webster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neighborhood Disadvantage ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Area Deprivation ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Snack Consumption ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Unhealthy Snack

Abstract Background Individuals may use unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy snack consumption. The purpose of this study was to assess how neighborhood disadvantage is associated with sales of alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy snacks at stores of a discount variety store chain. Methods Alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy snack sales were measured monthly for 20 months, 2017–2018, in 16 discount variety stores in the United States. Mixed effects linear regressions adjusted for population size, with store-specific random effects, to examine the relationship of weekly unit sales with three outcome variables and neighborhood disadvantage, measured using the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). Results The discount variety stores were located in neighborhoods where the median ADI percentile was 87 [interquartile range 83,89], compared to the median ADI percentile of 50 for all US communities, indicating that the stores were located in substantially disadvantaged neighborhoods. For every 1% increase in ADI, weekly unit sales of unhealthy snack food increased by 43 [95% confidence interval, CI 28–57], and weekly unit sales of tobacco products increased by 11.5 [95% CI 5–18] per store. No significant relationship between neighborhood disadvantage and the weekly unit sales of alcohol products was identified. Conclusions The positive relationship between neighborhood disadvantage and the sale of tobacco and snack foods may help explain the pathway between neighborhood disadvantage and poor health outcomes. It would be useful for future research to examine how neighborhood disadvantage influences resident health-related behaviors.

scholarly journals Pola konsumsi air, susu dan produk susu, serta minuman manis sebagai faktor risiko obesitas pada anak sekolah dasar di Kota Yogyakarta dan Kabupaten Bantul

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Yayah Lakoro ◽  
Hamam Hadi ◽  
Madarina Julia
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Milk Product ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Obesity In Children

ABSTRACT<br /><br />Background: Sweet drinks are suspected as the cause of the incidence of obesity in children. Unhealthy milk and milk product containing fat and high glucose can become one of risk factors of the incidence of obesity whereas water is healthy drink without calori that can help manage weight.<br /><br />Objective: To identify consumption pattern of drinks in obese children.<br /><br />Method: The study was a case control, involving obese elementary school children as cases and elementary school children with normal weight as control. Locations of the study were Yogyakarta Municipality and District of Bantul. Sampling method used probability proportional to size (PPS). There were 488 samples comprising 244 cases and 244 controls. Matching was made to the school of origin on condition that case and control students were at the same grade. Statistical test used McNemar and logistic regression to identify variables of risk factors. <br /><br />Result: There was difference in characteristics of gender between the two groups (p=0.03). Average amount of water and sweet drink consumption in obese children signifi cantly differed from non obese children, subsequently 243.8 mL/ day (±2½ cup/day) and 397.3 mL/day (± 2 cup/day), whereas avarage amount of consumption of unhealthy milk and milk product in obese and non obese children showed no signifi cant difference. The result of McNemar test showed that consumption of water and sweet drink was associated with the incidence of obesity in children at Yogyakarta Municipality and District of Bantul with score of OR 2.1 (95% CI:1.4–3.05) and OR 3.1 (95% CI: 2.1–4.5), whereas consumption of unhealthy milk and milk product showed no signifi cant difference. The result of regression test showed that sweet drink was dominant risk factor of the incidence of obesity in children (R²= 0.071).<br /><br />Conclusion: Consumption of water and sweet drink was associated with the incidence of obesity in children. Consumption of sweet drink could affect consumption of water, whereby higher comsumption of sweet drink meant lower consumption of water. Nutrition education embedded in the curriculum could be used as an alternative of obesity prevention in children by changing or building healthy lifestyle. <br /><br />KEYWORDS: risk factors, obese children, consumption of water, consumption of sweet drink<br /><br />ABSTRAK<br /><br />Latar belakang: Minuman manis diduga kuat sebagai penyebab terjadinya obesitas pada anak. Susu dan produk susu yang tidak sehat yang mengandung lemak dan gula tinggi dapat menjadi salah satu faktor risiko terjadinya obesitas, sedangkan air putih merupakan minuman sehat tanpa kalori yang dapat membantu manajemen berat badan.<br /><br />Tujuan: Mengetahui pola konsumsi minuman pada anak obesitas.<br /><br />Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kasus kontrol. Kasus adalah anak SD yang mengalami obesitas, kontrol  adalah anak SD yang dengan berat badan normal. Lokasi penelitian di Kota Yogyakarta dan Kabupaten Bantul. Penentuan sampel menggunakan metode probability proportional to size (PPS). Jumlah sampel adalah 488 sampel terdiri dari 244 kasus dan 244 kontrol. Pada subyek penelitian dilakukan matching asal sekolah dengan ketentuan siswa kasus dan kontrol berasal dari kelas yang sama. Uji statistic McNemar dan regresi logistik dilakukan untuk mengidentifi kasi variabel yang merupakan faktor risiko.<br /><br />Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan karakteristik jenis kelamin antara kedua kelompok (p=0,03). Rata-rata jumlah konsumsi air putih dan minuman manis pada anak obes berbeda secara signifi kan  dibandingkan dengan anak tidak obes, berturut-turut adalah 243,8 mL/hari (±2½ gelas/hari) dan 397,3 mL/hari (± 2 gelas/hari), sedangkan rata-rata jumlah konsumsi susu dan produk susu tidak sehat pada anak obes dan tidak obes, tidak berbeda secara signifikan. Uji Mc Nemar menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi air putih dan minuman manis berhubungan dengan kejadian obesitas pada anak di Kota Yogyakarta dan Kabupaten Bantul  dengan nilai OR 2,1 (95% CI:1,4–3,05) dan OR 3,1 (95% CI: 2,1–4,5), sedangkan pada konsumsi susu dan produk susu tidak sehat tidak berbeda secara signifi kan. Uji regresi menunjukkan bahwa minuman manis merupakan faktor risiko dominan terhadap kejadian obesitas pada anak (R²= 0,071).<br /><br />Kesimpulan: Konsumsi air putih dan minuman manis berhubungan dengan kejadian obesitas pada anak bahwa konsumsi minuman manis dapat mempengaruhi  konsumsi air putih. Semakin tinggi konsumsi minuman manis, maka konsumsi air putih akan semakin rendah. Pendidikan gizi yang dimasukkan dalam kurikulum sekolah dapat dijadikan alternatif pencegahan obesitas pada anak dengan cara mengubah atau membentuk gaya hidup sehat.<br /><br />KATA KUNCI : faktor risiko, obesitas anak, konsumsi minuman, minuman manis

Kajian Kandungan Fe dalam Air Tanah Terhadap Kadar Ekskresi Yodium dalam Urin pada Anak Sekolah di Desa Cerme Kecamatan Panjatan Kabupaten Kulon Progo

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Vivi Linda Fristianti ◽  
Nur Hidayat ◽  
Slamet Iskandar
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
School Children ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
The Body ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fe Content

Background : IDD problem is a serious problem, 33% of districts in Indonesia are endemic, 21% of endemic mild, moderate endemic 5% and 7% by weight endemic. Urine Iodine Excretion (EYU) illustrates the iodine intake of a person, because 90% of the iodine that enter the body are excreted through the urine. Blocking agents are substances certain minerals such as iron, manganese and calcium, which can bind iodine in groundwater. Objectives : This study aims to determine the relationship of Fe content in ground water sources against EYU levels in school children in the village of the District Cerme Panjatan Kulon Progo. Methods : An observational analytic research with cross sectional design. Data collection is done in May - June 2015. Location research Elementary School Cerme, District Panjatan Kulon Progo. The subjects of the study as many as 34 children in elementary school classroom Cerme 3, 4 and 5 were taken by simple random sampling. Well water and urine samples taken students then tested the iron in the Central Health Laboratory test Yogyakarta and iodine in urine in Magelang BP2GAKY Laboratory. Data analysis using Spearman Range test with significancy level : 0.05. Result : Fe content in the ground water is below the normal threshold is <0.3 mg / L. While levels EYU school children who are under the optimal level of 5.9%, the optimal level of 32.4%, and the optimum levels above 61.8% (optimal: 100 - 199μg / L). Conclusion : There was no significant relationship between the Fe content in groundwater with levels of EYU in school children in District Panjatan Kulon Progo (p = 0.447).   Keywords: Fe, EYU

Nutrition and packaging characteristics of toddler foods and milks in Australia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jennifer R McCann ◽  
Georgina C Russell ◽  
Karen J Campbell ◽  
Julie L Woods
Keyword(s):  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Sugars ◽  
Snack Foods ◽  
Retail Food Environment ◽  
Regulatory Approach ◽  
Sugar Levels

Abstract Objective: To analyse nutritional and packaging characteristics of toddler-specific foods and milks in the Australian retail food environment to identify how such products fit within the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and the NOVA classification. Design: Cross-sectional retail audit of toddler foods and milks. On-pack product attributes were recorded. Products were categorised as (1) food or milk; (2) snack food or meal and (3) snacks sub-categorised depending on main ingredients. Products were classified as a discretionary or core food as per the ADG and level of processing according to NOVA classification. Setting: Supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia. Results: A total of 154 foods and thirty-two milks were identified. Eighty percentage of foods were snacks, and 60 % of foods were classified as core foods, while 85 % were ultraprocessed (UP). Per 100 g, discretionary foods provided significantly more energy, protein, total and saturated fat, carbohydrate, total sugar and Na (P < 0·001) than core foods. Total sugars were significantly higher (P < 0·001) and Na significantly lower (P < 0·001) in minimally processed foods than in UP foods. All toddler milks (n 32) were found to have higher energy, carbohydrate and total sugar levels than full-fat cow’s milk per 100 ml. Claims and messages were present on 99 % of foods and all milks. Conclusions: The majority of toddler foods available in Australia are UP snack foods and do not align with the ADG. Toddler milks, despite being UP, do align with the ADG. A strengthened regulatory approach may address this issue.

scholarly journals Breakfast Eating Habits and Lifestyle Behaviors among Saudi Primary School Children Attending Public Versus Private Schools

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Laura Jabri ◽  
Amani A. Al-Rasheedi ◽  
Rayan A. Alsulaimani ◽  
Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa
Keyword(s):  
Private Schools ◽  
School Children ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cluster Method ◽  
School Type ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
School Canteen ◽  
Breakfast Eating ◽  
Public Versus Private

We investigated breakfast eating habits and lifestyle behaviors among Saudi school children attending public versus private schools. A random sample of 1149 children (girls: 54.4%) from public and private schools was selected from elementary schools using the multistage stratified cluster method. Measurements included body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and self-reported questionnaires filled by the child’s parents. There was no significant (p = 0.44) difference in the prevalence of breakfast intake between children attending public (20.6%) versus private (19.4%) schools. However, there was a gender by school type interactions in breakfast intake frequency, as boys in private but not in public schools had significantly (p = 0.006) higher (26.3%) daily breakfast intake than girls (13.3%). Over 56% of the children ate and drank from the school canteen, and impacting factors on children’s choices were children’s desire, food taste, and parental influence. More parents of children in private (12.1%) than in public (6.9%) schools were satisfied with the food in the school canteen. Younger age (aOR = 0.889, 95% CI = 0.815–0.970, p = 0.008), higher father education (aOR = 1.380, 95% CI = 1.130–1.686, p = 0.002), family income (aOR = 1.227, 95% CI = 1.005–1.498, p = 0.044), and insufficient sleep duration (aOR = 0.740, 95% CI = 0.553–0.990, p = 0.042) were significantly associated with being in a private school. Furthermore, no significant differences, when adjusted for socio-demographic factors, appeared in breakfast intake or overweight/obesity relative to school type. Interventions to improve daily breakfast consumption and lifestyle behaviors of Saudi children are warranted.

scholarly journals Changes in Alcohol Consumption Pattern Based on Gender during COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8028
Author(s):  
Víctor J. Villanueva-Blasco ◽  
Verónica Villanueva Silvestre ◽  
Manuel Isorna ◽  
Patricia Motos ◽  
Pere Blay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Standard Drink ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Consumption Frequency ◽  
Employment Situation ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Health Risk Management

(1) The goal of this study was to analyze the prevalence and pattern of alcohol consumption (frequency of consumption, average daily consumption, and risky consumption) before and during confinement due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the adult population and based on gender. (2) Methods: Data from 3779 individuals were collected via a set of online surveys. The AUDIT alcohol consumption questions (AUDIT-C) were used to measure the frequency of consumption, the average daily consumption, intensive consumption, risky consumption, and standard drink units. (3) Results: During confinement, the prevalence of alcohol consumption declined in both males and females, but only intensive consumption showed significant differences, with a greater reduction in males. The number of females who consumed alcohol four or more times per week doubled, whereas the number of males who did so was multiplied by a factor of 1.5; in both females and males, the percentage who presented intensive consumption doubled. The percentage of females with risky consumption was higher than that of males both before and during confinement. In addition to gender, the interaction between age and the employment situation explain consumption before and during confinement. (4) Conclusions: During confinement due to COVID-19, alcohol consumption declined in both sexes, but alcohol-risk consumers increased their frequency of use. The interaction between gender, age, and employment situation was related to these changes. These findings are relevant for guiding public health and health-risk management policies related to alcohol consumption in environmental situations similar to COVID-19.

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