Yuki Kodama, Kuniko Haga, Reiko Tokita, Hitoshi Oyama, Rumi Kishida, Masako Kaneko
[Evaluation of the Japanese version of HLS-Q12 in older adults]
[Nihon koshu eisei zasshi] Japanese journal of public health
poor diet contributes substantially development noncommunicable diseases singapore recommended consume least 2 servings fruits vegetables daily reduce risk developing noncommunicable diseases however adherence rate among young adults low covid19 pandemic led frequent users mobile food delivery apps mfdas adopting unhealthy eating habits including high consumption sugarsweetened beverages making crucial gain deeper understanding underlying factors driving use patterns aimed examine use patterns mfdas among young adults covid19 pandemic investigate association mfda use sociodemographic factors dietary factors bmi identify underlying reasons observed use patterns mfdas among users compare influences mfda use frequent infrequent users sequential mixed methods design used involving webbased survey indepth interviews subset respondents poisson regression thematic analysis used analyze quantitative qualitative data respectively quantitative results revealed 417 150360 participants reported using mfdas frequently defined least week although substantial study found frequent users less likely consume 2 servings vegetables per day likely drink sugarsweetened beverages nineteen individuals participated quantitative component selected completed interviews qualitative analysis identified 4 primary themes deliberations sources meals versus meals purchased via mfdas convenience vital preference unhealthy meals ordered mfdas time cost king making purchase mfda users consider themes time cost important influential factor conceptual framework based themes presented lack culinary skills covid19 restrictions also found influence frequent use study suggests interventions focus promoting healthy dietary patterns young adults frequently use mfdas teaching cooking skills especially among young male individuals time management skills could useful reduce reliance mfdas study highlights need public health policies make healthy food options affordable accessible given unintended changes behavior pandemic reduced physical activity sedentary behavior altered eating patterns essential consider behavior change interventions aimed promoting healthy lifestyles among young adults frequently use mfdas research needed evaluate effectiveness interventions covid19 restrictions assess impact postcovid19 new normal dietary patterns physical activity levels