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Introduction: In early 2020, the world was exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with social isolation being one of the preventive measures to control the spread of the disease. The pandemic and social isolation generated several implications in the usual routine of the population, among them, changes in eating habits. Objective: To evaluate the food consumption of university students during the period of social isolation and analyze its relationship with bodily and emotional perceptions. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional research was carried out with 445 university students from Guarapuava-PR of both genders. Data collection took place through an online questionnaire, with social, emotional, food, body satisfaction, feelings and weekly food intake questions. Results: There was a prevalence of 81.2% females aged between 18 and 21 years. Comparing food consumption before and during the pandemic, significant changes in chocolate consumption were observed. Regarding feelings and body image, those who consumed more ultra-processed foods were stressed, anxious, tired and dissatisfied with their bodies. On the other hand, those who were calm, willing and satisfied with their bodies, increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables. Conclusion: Food consumption had significant relationships with the emotions and body perception of university students analyzed during the period of social isolation.

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