Eating Habits and Lifestyle Changes of College Students During COVID-19 Outbreak

Abstract

The epidemic that was a result of the Coronavirus (Cupples, 2019) began in China towards the end of 2019 and has quickly spread throughout the world. To minimize the spread of the virus and keep it as contained as possible, many countries have required residents to quarantine. This epidemic has been a major concern for students of all ages, especially college students. Students that attend universities have been affected more profoundly due to the close quarters of dorms, fraternities, sororities, and close classroom contact. Due to the contagiousness of the virus and the fact that many who are positive can be asymptomatic hundreds can be affected quickly. The pandemic has forced many students to quarantine themselves. This requires that they not leave their homes, rooms, and apartment for a period of up to 14 days. The purpose of this research was to assess how COVID has affected college students and how it has affected their eating habits and lifestyle habits.