Life habits and food consumption after a COVID-19 pandemic in São Luí­s, Maranhão, Brazil

Abstract

Objective: To describe life habits and food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in São Luí­s, Maranhão, Brazil. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive study and quantitative approach. It was carried out with residents of the metropolitan region of São Luí­s. Data collection started after the participant's consent and online signature of the Free and Informed Consent Form. Results: 349 people participated, female (71,35%), mean age 29 + 10,8 years. As for life habits, there ports were: alcoholism (54,44%), smoking (4,01%) and physical activity (71,92%). The presence of COVID-19 was reported in 7,74% of the participants, while 27,51% reported suspicion. The consumption of nutrients for immunity before the pandemic was 56,16%, with the beginning of the pandemic it increased to 71,63%. The most consumed were vitamins C and D, lemon and its derivatives. Conclusion: It is concluded that the emergence of the pandemic increased the demand for nutrients and foods that can act on the immune system.