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How Nutrition can help to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic.
Aman, Faseeha; Masood, Sadia.
  • Aman F; Ms. Faseeha Aman, M.Phil. Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Nutritionist & Lecturer, Former Intern, Aga Khan University, Centre of advanced studies in health and Technology, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
  • Masood S; Sadia Masood, MBBS, FCPS, MHPE. FAIMER Fellow Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Pak J Med Sci ; 36(COVID19-S4): S121-S123, 2020 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1726834
ABSTRACT
Currently Covid-19 pandemic is a leading challenge across the globe. It is mandatory to attain and maintain good nutritional status to fight against virus. Nutritional status of individual is affected by several factors such as age, sex, health status, life style and medications. Nutritional status of individuals has been used as resilience towards destabilization during this COVID-19 pandemic. Optimal nutrition and dietary nutrient intake impact the immune system, therefore the only sustainable way to survive in current context is to strengthen the immune system. There is no evidence found that supplement can cure the immune system except Vit C, which is one of the best way to improve immune system. A proper diet can ensure that the body is in proper state to defeat the virus. However along with the dietary management guidelines the food safety management and good food practices is compulsory. This article explores the importance of nutrition to boost immunity and gives some professional and authentic dietary guidelines about nutrition and food safety to withstand COVID-19.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Pak J Med Sci Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2776

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Pak J Med Sci Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pjms.36.COVID19-S4.2776