Characterizing fluid intake and physical activity in university students within the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.

William M Adams Mitchell E ZaplatoschShaylynn E GlennCory L Butts Samantha E Scarneo-Miller

Published in: European journal of nutrition (2022)

Fluid intake among college students during the initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic approximated current daily fluid intake recommendations. Associations between COVID-19-related disruptions (i.e., suspension of classes and changes in habitation) and increased alcohol intake are concerning and may suggest the need for the development of targeted strategies and programming to attenuate the execution of negative health-related behaviors in college students.

Keyphrases

physical activity
weight gain
coronavirus disease
sars cov
body mass index
depressive symptoms
clinical practice