Diet, Exercise, and Nutrition Challenges in Mexican Adults During COVID-19: A Study

NCT06817070 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UDEM-AGOC21
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,082
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating in developing countries such as Mexico, where the nation reported some of the highest COVID-19 cases and a high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the food consumption among Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults recruited through online invitations containing a link to complete a survey. A 48-item questionnaire was designed to assess the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic characteristics in a semi-quantitative manner. A retrospective instrument was used to evaluate physical activity (days/week and duration).

Conditions

COVID19 Disease

Keywords

SARS Cov-2; Frequency of intake; dietary patterns; ultraprocessed foods; mexican population

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Sociodemographics

  The survey yielded a sample of 1,082 participants. Women made up 66% of the respondents. The majority of participants were in the 18 to 24-year-old age group (48.9%), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (15.8%). As for BMI, 64% of participants reported having a normal BMI. Additionally, 47.9% indicated they led a sedentary lifestyle, whereas only 29.7% reported engaging in optimal physical activity.

  2 months

• Dietary Patterns

  Two dietary patterns were identified in the study. The first, termed the "industrialized diet," is characterized by high consumption of natural dairy products, white meats, processed dairy products with added sugar, red and processed meats, alcoholic beverages, sugary drinks, confectionery, sweets, snacks, and fried foods. The second, known as the "healthy dietary pattern," includes high consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy products, white meats, and nuts. These patterns explained 43.33% of the total variance in the participants' diets.

  2 months

Study Arms (1)

General Study Group

Overall participants having either underweight, normal weight, overweight, or the 3 obesity types

Diagnostic Test: Food Consumption survey

Interventions

Food Consumption survey DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

A comprehensive survey was created using Google Forms® to collect sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, dietary data, and physical activity information from participants across most Mexican states. All self-administered surveys began with informed consent and were distributed via instant messaging (WhatsApp), social networks (Facebook, Twitter), and email using a snowball sampling method. Sociodemographic data included age, gender, and residence, while anthropometric data covered weight, height, and physical activity. Food intake was assessed using a 48-item semi-quantitative tool based on the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2021, with participants reporting the frequency and quantity of food consumed on a Likert scale. Responses were converted to daily consumption values and caloric intake using the Mexican System of Foods and Equivalents. Foods and beverages were categorized into twelve groups: six healthy (fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy, white meat, nuts, and

Also known as: Anthropometric characteristics

General Study Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

People living in Mexico during the pandemic, from all the states and genders.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro: lead
• Universidad de Monterrey: collaborator
• Tecnologico de Monterrey: collaborator
• Universidad de Granada: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Universidad de Monterrey

Monterrey, Nuevo León, 66238, Mexico

Location

Study Officials

• Anayansi Escalante-Aburto, Ph. D.

  Tecnologico de Monterrey

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 2 Months
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor-Researcher

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 6, 2025
• First Posted: February 10, 2025
• Study Start: August 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2021
• Study Completion: October 15, 2021
• Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: June 2025 to June 2027
• Access Criteria: Researchers and academics

Locations

ME (1)