Short Communication
Year: 2020 | Month: July-September | Volume: 5 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 30-37
Fasten the Nutrients!! Flatten the Pandemic!! - Core Contribution of Medical Nutrition Therapy in COVID-19
V. Bhavani
Dietician, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai
ABSTRACT
Currently the whole World in one perspective fighting against the new pandemic situation rose due to prevalence of Covid-19. Lot of researches is evolving about the role of Nutrition in Covid- 19. Even though there is no consistent data supporting the direct role of Nutrition in Covid- 19, there are many research across the world proved that many nutrients plays a vital role in betterment of the condition by improving the immunity. Nutrition is a science required for a healthy life. The present research paper explored about Medical Nutrition Therapy among Covid-19 patients and the role of various nutrients in boosting up the immunity and preventing the respiratory infections. Medical Nutrition Therapy is a branch of Life Science which helps in Patient Management. Nutritional assessment tools such as R-MAPP : Remote Malnutrition in Primary Practice and Eat-10 questionnaires are used among Covid-19 patients. Micro nutrients like Vitamin A, C, D, E, Selenium, Iron, Zinc are reported to act against respiratory Infections. These are immune Nutrients which is said to have anti viral properties. Consumption of these immune nutrients helps to protect from any respiratory infections. Proper hydration helps decrease nasal irritation when coughing, sneezing and even just breathing. Traditional foods are nature gift which are loaded with immense immune nutrients and supports the well being. Multi Vitamin Tablets can be consumed with the prescription of the physician. Meditation/ yoga/ Aerobics can be practiced regularly with sufficient sleep for 7 to 8 hours per day. The present study recommends “APP” to fight against this pandemic situation: A- Adequate Nutrition, P-Physical Activity, P-Proper Sleep. Well-balanced diet, periodic physical activity, sufficient sleep, with good life style habits help in sound mind and healthy body leading to disease free life.
Keywords: COVID-19, Coronavirus, Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy