University students are more sedentary and eating less healthily since the pandemic began

University students were a vulnerable group for inadequate diet and physical activity, even before the pandemic started. And lockdown measures have worsened the problem. — AFP

Students, who are not necessarily known for having a healthy routine at the best of times, may be particularly affected by the measures taken to curb the global pandemic.

Not only have lockdowns aggravated their sedentary lifestyle and alcohol consumption, but it also likely had an impact on their eating habits, reveals a study conducted by Canadian researchers.