Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify changes in physical activity, sitting time, and binge eating disorder in Brazilian women during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted online on 150 Brazilian women adults. The prevalence of binge eating and physically inactive women increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (p = 0.05). In conclusion, the pandemic affected Brazilian women’s lifestyle and eating behavior.

Keywords

• Binge-eating disorder
• Coronavirus
• Women
• Sedentary behavior