COVID19 DiseaseUDEM Covid19NCT06817070
Diet, Exercise, and Nutrition Challenges in Mexican Adults During COVID-19: A Study
An observational study of COVID19 Disease, run by Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro at 1 site in Mexico.
Trial summary
The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating in developing countries such as Mexico, where the nation reported some of the highest COVID-19 cases and a high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the food consumption among Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- COVID19 Disease
- What is being tested?
- Food Consumption survey
- How many people
- 1,082 participants
- Where
- 1 siteMexico
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2021to 15 Oct 2021
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Months
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 55 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: People living in Mexico during the pandemic, from all the states and genders.
Inclusion Criteria: Additional to the age, people living in Mexico during the COVID pandemics.
Exclusion Criteria: People who did not live in Mexico during the COVID pandemics
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Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Challenges Among Mexican Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating in developing countries such as Mexico, where the nation reported some of the highest COVID-19 cases and a high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the food consumption among Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults recruited through online invitations containing a link to complete a survey. A 48-item questionnaire was designed to assess the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic characteristics in a semi-quantitative manner. A retrospective instrument was used to evaluate physical activity (days/week and duration).
Read the detailed description
The COVID-19 pandemic had a particularly harsh impact on developing countries like Mexico, which reported some of the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and a significant prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to examine the eating habits of Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults who were recruited via online invitations that included a link to complete a questionnaire. A 48-item survey was created to evaluate the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic factors semi-quantitatively. Physical activity was assessed using a retrospective tool to measure the frequency and duration of exercise per week.
The main discovery identified two dietary patterns: industrialized and healthy. The industrialized dietary pattern was more common and included the consumption of sugary dairy products, sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages, sweets, fried foods, and both red and processed meats. Men consumed significantly more ultra-processed foods (22.5%) compared to women (15.45%) based on a 2000 kcal diet. In addition, participants did not meet the recommended intake levels for fruits, vegetables, legumes, and natural dairy products. Intake of sugary drinks was three times higher than recommended for both genders. Regarding physical activity, only 29.7% of participants reported engaging in adequate physical activity.
The study also highlighted insufficient consumption of nuts and an excessive intake of red and processed meats. It underscored the necessity for intervention and educational initiatives to improve dietary choices, particularly among younger populations.
- Conditions
- COVID19 Disease
- Being tested
- Food Consumption survey
- Keywords
- SARS Cov-2, Frequency of intake, dietary patterns, ultraprocessed foods, mexican population
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Food Consumption surveyDiagnostic test
Also called Anthropometric characteristics
A comprehensive survey was created using Google Forms® to collect sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, dietary data, and physical activity information from participants across most Mexican states. All self-administered surveys began with informed consent and were distributed via instant messaging (WhatsApp), social networks (Facebook, Twitter), and email using a snowball sampling method. Sociodemographic data included age, gender, and residence, while anthropometric data covered weight, height, and physical activity. Food intake was assessed using a 48-item semi-quantitative tool based on the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2021, with participants reporting the frequency and quantity of food consumed on a Likert scale. Responses were converted to daily consumption values and caloric intake using the Mexican System of Foods and Equivalents. Foods and beverages were categorized into twelve groups: six healthy (fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy, white meat, nuts, and
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| General Study Group | Overall participants having either underweight, normal weight, overweight, or the 3 obesity types Receives: Diagnostic Test: Food Consumption survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sociodemographics
The survey yielded a sample of 1,082 participants. Women made up 66% of the respondents. The majority of participants were in the 18 to 24-year-old age group (48.9%), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (15.8%). As for BMI, 64% of participants reported having a normal BMI. Additionally, 47.9% indicated they led a sedentary lifestyle, whereas only 29.7% reported engaging in optimal physical activity.
Measured: 2 months
Dietary Patterns
Two dietary patterns were identified in the study. The first, termed the "industrialized diet," is characterized by high consumption of natural dairy products, white meats, processed dairy products with added sugar, red and processed meats, alcoholic beverages, sugary drinks, confectionery, sweets, snacks, and fried foods. The second, known as the "healthy dietary pattern," includes high consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy products, white meats, and nuts. These patterns explained 43.33% of the total variance in the participants' diets.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Aug 2021
- Primary completion1 Oct 2021
- Study completion15 Oct 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for COVID19 DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,082 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 2 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Universidad de Monterrey, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Universidad de Granada
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo, Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro
- Investigators
- Anayansi Escalante-Aburto, Ph. D., Study chair, Tecnologico de Monterrey
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06817070
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UDEM-AGOC21
- Acronym
- UDEM Covid19
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 6 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 10 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: Results will be published in a research manuscript.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity, and Nutritional Challenges Among Mexican Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06817070
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UDEM Covid19 / UDEM-AGOC21
- Conditions
- COVID19 Disease
- Keywords
- SARS Cov-2, Frequency of intake, dietary patterns, ultraprocessed foods, mexican population
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,082 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de QueretaroUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Universidad de Monterrey, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Universidad de Granada
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Oct 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating in developing countries such as Mexico, where the nation reported some of the highest COVID-19 cases and a high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the food consumption among Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults recruited through online invitations containing a link to complete a survey. A 48-item questionnaire was designed to assess the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic characteristics in a semi-quantitative manner. A retrospective instrument was used to evaluate physical activity (days/week and duration).
Detailed description
The COVID-19 pandemic had a particularly harsh impact on developing countries like Mexico, which reported some of the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and a significant prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to examine the eating habits of Mexican adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, involving 1,082 Mexican adults who were recruited via online invitations that included a link to complete a questionnaire. A 48-item survey was created to evaluate the frequency of food consumption and sociodemographic factors semi-quantitatively. Physical activity was assessed using a retrospective tool to measure the frequency and duration of exercise per week.
The main discovery identified two dietary patterns: industrialized and healthy. The industrialized dietary pattern was more common and included the consumption of sugary dairy products, sugary drinks, alcoholic beverages, sweets, fried foods, and both red and processed meats. Men consumed significantly more ultra-processed foods (22.5%) compared to women (15.45%) based on a 2000 kcal diet. In addition, participants did not meet the recommended intake levels for fruits, vegetables, legumes, and natural dairy products. Intake of sugary drinks was three times higher than recommended for both genders. Regarding physical activity, only 29.7% of participants reported engaging in adequate physical activity.
The study also highlighted insufficient consumption of nuts and an excessive intake of red and processed meats. It underscored the necessity for intervention and educational initiatives to improve dietary choices, particularly among younger populations.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 2 Months
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| General Study Group | – | Diagnostic Test: Food Consumption surveyOverall participants having either underweight, normal weight, overweight, or the 3 obesity types |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- People living in Mexico during the pandemic, from all the states and genders.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Food Consumption surveyAlso: Anthropometric characteristicsA comprehensive survey was created using Google Forms® to collect sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric, dietary data, and physical activity information from participants across most Mexican states. All self-administered surveys began with informed consent and were distributed via instant messaging (WhatsApp), social networks (Facebook, Twitter), and email using a snowball sampling method. Sociodemographic data included age, gender, and residence, while anthropometric data covered weight, height, and physical activity. Food intake was assessed using a 48-item semi-quantitative tool based on the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2021, with participants reporting the frequency and quantity of food consumed on a Likert scale. Responses were converted to daily consumption values and caloric intake using the Mexican System of Foods and Equivalents. Foods and beverages were categorized into twelve groups: six healthy (fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy, white meat, nuts, and | Diagnostic test | General Study Group |
Primary outcome
Sociodemographics
Time frame: 2 months
The survey yielded a sample of 1,082 participants. Women made up 66% of the respondents. The majority of participants were in the 18 to 24-year-old age group (48.9%), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (15.8%). As for BMI, 64% of participants reported having a normal BMI. Additionally, 47.9% indicated they led a sedentary lifestyle, whereas only 29.7% reported engaging in optimal physical activity.
Dietary Patterns
Time frame: 2 months
Two dietary patterns were identified in the study. The first, termed the "industrialized diet," is characterized by high consumption of natural dairy products, white meats, processed dairy products with added sugar, red and processed meats, alcoholic beverages, sugary drinks, confectionery, sweets, snacks, and fried foods. The second, known as the "healthy dietary pattern," includes high consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, natural dairy products, white meats, and nuts. These patterns explained 43.33% of the total variance in the participants' diets.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. Results will be published in a research manuscript.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Anayansi Escalante-Aburto, Ph. D. study chair
Tecnologico de Monterrey
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of COVID19 Disease, run by Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro at 1 site in Mexico.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Mexico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sociodemographics (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Feb 2025.