IMPACT OF DIETARY GUIDELINES AGAINST COVID-19

Authors

  • Sana Noreen Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Sadia Bano Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Sana Farooq Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Waseem Khalid Department of Food Science, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Tahira Fatima Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Ayesha Urooj Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Maryam Waris Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Samina Sharif Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Hanza Natasha Saleem Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53992/njns.v6i2.74

Keywords:

COVID 19, Virus outbreak, Pandemic, Micronutrients, Hypomagnesemia, SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

 Coronavirus illness 2019 is a contagious disease that has become pandemic after rapidly spreading around the world. Diet is a key factor of happiness. The prevalence of coronavirus disease and the illnesses associated with it Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 is caused by the Coronavirus Virus (COVID-19) and can be treated with a healthy diet. Data was gathered using Google Scholar, Medline, Embase, Science Direct and books from studies conducted between 2020 and 2021. Many studies have indicated that eating a nutrient-dense diet and making wise food choices can aid in the development of adaptive immunity. Improvement of micronutrient deficiencies in current COVID-19 infections may promote the immune response to infection in individuals at greatest risk. Supplementation with vitamins D and C, as well as selenium and zinc, has been proven to be potentially beneficial for persons suffering from or at risk of developing respiratory virus diseases, as well as those suffering from nutritional deficiencies. A healthy diet of iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, B6, A, and E is essential for immune function maintenance. Therefore, the aim of this study is to promote healthy eating pattern, a better lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate sleep, and exercising in their spare time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

Noreen, S., Bano, S., Farooq, S. ., Khalid, W., Fatima, T. ., Urooj, A., … Natasha Saleem, H. (2021). IMPACT OF DIETARY GUIDELINES AGAINST COVID-19. NUST Journal of Natural Sciences, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.53992/njns.v6i2.74