• Shikha Bajaj
• Rupali Sengupta

This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of lockdown on dietary behaviour and physical activity of young women between 20-30 years. 100 young women between the age of 20-30 years and residing in Mumbai City were selected using Purposive Convenience Sampling. Data was collected using online Google forms and circulated to the participants through social media handles. Participants were asked to fill data for before and during lockdown. Majority of the participants were found to be engaged in full body workouts and yoga at home during lockdown. A non-significant trend was noted in the frequency, duration and intensity of the exercises performed by the participants (p > 0.05). However, a significant increase was noted in the subjects engaged in household chores (p= 0.006). Due to lockdown, participants were working from home and a significant decrease was noted in their travelling time (p= 0.000). Also, sitting and sleep time had increased significantly (p= 0.000). A significant decrease was noted in the subjects ordering food from outside (p= 0.000). Participants reported consumption of indigenous decoction and other herbs to improve their immunity. Through Food Frequency Questionnaire, the consumption of snacks, desserts, fruits, bread/bun, carbonated drinks and non-vegetarian foods were found to decrease significantly during lockdown (p < 0.05).

COVID-19, Lockdown, Pandemic, Diet, Physical Activity

"Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Dietary Behaviour and Physical Activity of Young Women between 20-30 years", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no.f707-f714, June-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106799.pdf

"Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Dietary Behaviour and Physical Activity of Young Women between 20-30 years", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 6, page no. ppf707-f714, June-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2106799.pdf