• Srinidhi J
• Nethra M.R.
• Ritushree S
• Abirami S.P

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted people's lifestyles all around the world. As a result of the unanticipated total lockdown, the public's dietary habits, psychological status, and purchasing patterns altered. Healthy eating habits and physical activity are well-known to improve one's health and well-being, particularly when the immune system is weakened. Aim: The aim is to assess the impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on dietary habits, psychological status and purchasing pattern. Objective: To investigate the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dietary habits and lifestyle changes among the Indian population and to study the diet patterns, food purchasing patterns and the psychological status during the lockdown. Materials and Method: This research was conducted through an online survey where the responses of participants were documented using a self-prepared questionnaire. The questions were based on the changes in their dietary pattern, psychological status and purchasing pattern. Randomised Sampling Technique was used for the collection of data. Result: Importance of one’s health came into light during the pandemic, and it has had a significant impact which made people consume foods that helped to boost their immunity and increased the consumption of home cooked foods, fruits, and vegetables rather than consuming foods from the restaurants. Consumers and their buying habits have been altered dramatically as a result of the various restrictions. People chose to buy products from Kirana stores and online delivery platforms rather than going to supermarkets which were generally a hotspot of Covid-19. Conclusion: Due to the pandemic and its widespread consequences, people became sensitive to the emotional impact of Covid-19 infection. Despite the fact that most nations have placed restrictions on social activities, people sought out to different activities like yoga, meditation, gym and other hobbies to keep themselves occupied while most of them chose to accept the situation.

Covid-19 Lockdown, Pandemic, Diet, Purchasing, Mental Health, Psychology

"Covid-19 Lockdown’s Impact On Dietary Habits, Psychological Status And Purchasing Pattern Of Individuals In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.f132-f136, October-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110520.pdf

"Covid-19 Lockdown’s Impact On Dietary Habits, Psychological Status And Purchasing Pattern Of Individuals In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no. ppf132-f136, October-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110520.pdf