University of Bristol

Academic Institute

Laura JohnsonMiss Lauren Cleghorn

B3779

Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in December 2019, changes to societies have been observed globally due to rising infection rates and fatalities. Despite economic risk, public health measures have been enforced, including lockdown(s), social distancing, self-isolation, shielding, and the closure to schools and businesses. We already understand that participants from the ALSPAC cohort have shown higher rates of anxiety. Therefore, this study hopes to determine what influence anxiety has had on obesogenic dietary patterns (energy-dense, high-fat and low-fibre diets).

Through the statistical methods outline above, I anticipate that I will be able to expand on the known impact COVID-19 has had on anxiety by showing the influence this has had on obesogenic dietary patterns. In addition, I expect that I will be able to outline the role (mediator/moderator etc) of demographic/ quality of life variables. Thereby, I predict that inferences towards necessary public health policies and interventions will be made.

13/05/2021