Table 5 The factors that influence the food-body relationship in athletes through COVID-19 and in more generalised athletic transitions
COVID-19 Specific Transitions | Generalised Athletic Transitions |
|---|---|
â–ª Changes to physical environment â–ª Increased comparison through social media â–ª Changes to food security; including panic buying and fluctuating food access â–ª Boredom eating â–ª Reduced access to physical activity; including access to facilities or time allowed outside due to lockdowns | â–ª Increased body preoccupation â–ª Attempts to control food as a surrogate to control life changes â–ª Changes to appetite â–ª Reduced training and physical exercise â–ª Routine and lifestyle changes â–ª Body composition changes; including changes to muscle mass and fat percentage â–ª Altered mental health state; including a change to identify and self-perception â–ª Loss of motivation or direction |