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Table 3 Differences between age groups in weight change, according to their physical activity before/during the lockdown (in percentages)

From: Physical activity, resilience, emotions, moods, and weight control of older adults during the COVID-19 global crisis

Age

Weight change

No/No n = 132

No/Yes n = 91

Yes/No n = 217

Yes/Yes n = 675

45–59

Lose

12.6

21.2

12.3

15.7

No change

54

57.6

54.9

60

Gain

33.4

21.2

32.7

24.3

60–69

Lose

18.2

17.2

11.3

17.4

No change

57.6

51.7

56.5

66

Gain

24.2

31.1

32.2

16.6

70+

Lose

16.7

20

21.4

15.7

No change

58.3

50

54.8

73

Gain

25

30

23.8

11.3