Physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic have been decreasing and this may be a risk factor for development of emotional eating and its associated factors. The aim of the study was to analyze the factors associated with emotional eating among individuals with different physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data relating to the pandemic on physical activity, emotional eating, sociodemographic data, perceptions about lifestyle habits, body satisfaction, and perceptions about eating habits and food consumption were collected. Factors associated with emotional eating in the group of active and inactive individuals were observed using multiple linear regression controlled for age, sex, BMI, and monthly income. Emotional eating for the active group was associated with perceived stress, body dissatisfaction, and increased consumption of sweets and desserts. In addition to these factors found among the active group, working or studying >8 h/day, sleep worsening, increased amount of food consumed, increased purchase of food through delivery, and increased vegetable consumption were also associated with emotional eating for the inactive group. These findings suggest a potential protective role of physical activity in the appearance of factors associated with emotional eating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vegetarian diets have become popular among athletes and active individuals and can have advantages for physical performance, but the results are still conflicting regarding muscle strength and power. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diet and physical performance of vegetarians through tests of dynamic, isometric, and relative strength; muscle power; and aerobic capacity. In this cross-sectional study, 32 vegetarians and 26 omnivores, who were physically active, were evaluated for the Healthy Eating Index and performance tested back squat, handgrip strength, isometric deadlift strength, jump with countermovement, and maximum aerobic speed (MAS). Improved diet quality (63.24 ± 14.40 vs. 54 ± 16.80, p<0.05), greater relative strength (1.03 ± 0.23 vs. 0.91 ± 0.12, p<0.05), and greater jump height (43.77 ± 9.91 vs. 38.45 ± 8.92, p0.05) or isometric strength of upper limbs (77 ± 29 vs. 70 ± 50, p>0.05) and lower limbs (89 ± 41 vs. 97 ± 50, p>0.05). Thus, we conclude that vegetarians and omnivores show similar performance in strength and aerobic capacity, but in our sample, vegetarians show higher levels of relative strength and power. Received: 06 July 2021 Accepted after revision: 27 January 2022 Publication Date: 27 January 2022 (online) © 2022. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany

Estudo com o objetivo de quantificar e mapear os estabelecimentos comerciais alimentares e os locais para prática de atividade física de uma capital do nordeste do Brasil, visando analisar o ambiente alimentar obesogênico. Foi realizada pesquisa cartográfica, transversal, por geocodificação de endereços e coordenadas geográficas dos estabelecimentos de comercialização de alimentos e locais para prática de atividade física de toda a capital. Os estabelecimentos de alimentação foram classificados em segundo a oferta predominante de alimentos e/ou refeições, conforme o Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira. Os locais para atividade física foram categorizados em públicos e privados. O mapeamento foi gerado por um Sistema de Informação Global. Foi realizada análise da densidade populacional, renda e distribuição espacial segundo o grau de aglomeração por zonas administrativas. Foram identificados 725 estabelecimentos de alimentação e 236 locais para a prática de atividade física, sendo 34,5% estabelecimentos de alimentação saudáveis e 47,9% espaços públicos para atividade física. Os estabelecimentos não saudáveis (Grupo 3) estiveram mais presentes (27,4%) na zona de baixa densidade populacional e os estabelecimentos saudáveis (Grupos 1 e 2) mais presentes (64%) na zona de alta renda domiciliar (p<0,01). As variáveis analisadas estiveram aglomeradas na zona Centro/Sul. Concluiu-se que a população está exposta tanto a um ambiente promotor da obesidade, quanto à alimentação saudável e aos locais para a prática de atividade física. Estratégias que incentivem e facilitem as escolhas saudáveis, e que protejam os indivíduos de fatores ambientais que conduzem às escolhas não saudáveis, podem ser tomadas por meio de políticas públicas.

We investigated the perceptions of barriers and facilitators for adherence to high-intensity functional training (HIFT) and endurance training (ET) in a weight loss program. Data were collected in focus groups and the IRAMUTEQ® was used for statistical processing and analysis from the Descending Hierarchical Classification (DHC) and a Word Cloud. Content analysis technique was performed. One hundred six overweight adults participated, in which 28 volunteers were inserted into focus groups (67.9% female; 32 ± 9.38 years, and body mass index of 31.73 ± 3.64 kg/m²). Common facilitators for adherence to training were the support network, health and well-being benefits, the social aspect of exercise, self-efficacy, and practice in the same workplace and/or study. The common barriers were early adaptation, bodily pain, and lack of time. HIFT was characterized as simpler and more dynamic. However, due to the impossibility of inclusion in the routine, many participants highlighted a preference for endurance training on weekends. Our study suggests that the support network, group exercises and health and well-being benefits are important determinants for the adherence to physical training routines for overweight adults. Future interventions for maintenance and/or weight loss must focus on effective models to maximize the chances of success.