The impact of COVID-19 quarantine on dietary habits and physical activity in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Table 2 Participants’ BMI and weight changes during the COVID-19 quarantine (n 2255)^a

Variables	Mean	SD
Weight (kg)	75.6	18.7
BMI Category^b	N	%
Underweight	54	2
Normal weight	691	31
Overweight	803	36
Obese	707	31
Weight Change	N	%
Weight gain	859	38
Weight loss	582	26
No change	814	36
Expected Weight Gained or Lost (kg)	N	%
0.0–0.9	773	34
1.0–2.9	594	27
3.0–5.0	638	28
> 5.0	250	11

SD standard deviation, BMI body mass index
^aData presented as number and percentage unless otherwise stated
^bSelf-reported weight and height used to calculate the BMI. The BMI categories are underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (18.5–24.9 kg/m2), overweight (25.0–29.9 kg/m2), and obese (≥30 kg/m2)

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