Do pandemics influence food choice motives, diet, and health behaviors? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic | BMC Nutrition

Do pandemics influence food choice motives, diet, and health behaviors? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic | BMC Nutrition

Study design and population A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect retrospective data from the recovered cases of COVID-19 in Pakistan. The target population was adults aged 18–50 years. Pregnant and lactating females were excluded due to their special dietary considerations and health practices while older adults were excluded due to their potential recall difficulties….

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Combined lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Combined lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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