Poor Eating Habits and Selected Determinants of Food Choice Were Associated With Ultraprocessed Food Consumption in Brazilian Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between food consumption and eating habits choice determinants in women during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey conducted Brazil June September, 2020, which time social distancing measures were place. Results: Participants ( n = 629) aged 34.0 years mostly within normal weight according BMI (60.4%). “Snacking” “liking” associated with increased energy (β 164.27 β 110.24) carbohydrate intake 1.97 1.80), reduced protein −1.54 −1.18). In contrast, “dieting” “weight control” −162.57 −111.49) −2.78 −2.07), 3.78 1.65). “Dieting” 7.27), “need hunger” 3.34), “health” 4.94) an unprocessed minimally processed foods, whereas “replacing main meals snacks” −8.98), “snacking” −6.92) binge symptoms −0.34) foods processing level. “use delivery services” 3.39), 5.49), “visual appeal” 2.17), “social norms” 2.19) “affect regulation” 2.01) ultraprocessed consumption. Overall, more frequent pronounced when analyzing by level rather than macronutrient intake. Conclusion: Some (“snacking,” snacks,” services”) observed the pandemic unhealthy diet (high consumption, unprocessed/minimally consumption) Brazilian women.