People drank more alcohol, ate less fruit and vegetables, and took less exercise during the UK's first lockdown in March 2020, according to research. The study by the University of East Anglia suggests that young people, women and those who are overweight were most likely to adopt unhealthy behaviours. People also had a more lax diet, the study found, with the average person consuming one portion less of fruit and veg per day during the lockdown. AdvertisementDr Felix Naughton, of the UEA School of Health Sciences, said: 'We found that participants were doing significantly less exercise. 'It's not surprising that restrictions on movement outside the house and difficulty getting groceries in the early days of lockdown may have led to a less healthy lifestyle for many.

Source: Daily Mail January 07, 2021 00:04 UTC