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Nutrition and COVID-19 (FAQ Set 2 in Tamil): Impact of Food Habits during COVID-19
5 Frequently asked questions about Nutrition and COVID-19
Q6. What is the role of Nutrition during the management of COVID-19 for Diabetes Mellitus Patients?
Nutritional deficiencies of protein, essential fatty acids and some micronutrients are associated with decreased immune function and increased susceptibility to viral infections including the COVID-19 infection, which can affect severity of infection especially in vulnerable patients like diabetics. Therefore, considering nutritional status of patients and appropriate macronutrient and adequate micronutrients intake is very important in the management of COVID-19 for Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Q7. What are the impacts of consuming Fast food and Alcohol during COVID-19 Lockdown?
During the first COVID-19 lockdown a high prevalence of sleep disorders was reported, which could also be linked to imbalanced dietary patterns. Overeating is directly related to an increased risk of developing obesity and subsequently the risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)and type-2 diabetes mellitus is increased. Alcohol consumption pattern during the lockdown is related to an increased prevalence of negative health outcomes and also negatively influences the quality of life for both the consumer and his/her family members.
Q8. How micronutrient Zinc and Selenium impact the Immune system during COVID-19?
Deficiency of zinc and selenium can weaken the immune system and can increase rate of infection. In some setting, zinc supplementation can decrease risk of death with severe pneumonia. Limited emerging evidence suggests low zinc or selenium status could be linked to more severe COVID-19.
Q9. Is it probiotic help in preventing COVID19?
No. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are generally added to foods or used as a supplement to the diet to confer a health benefit. However, there is currently no evidence to support the use of probiotics to help prevent or cure COVID-19.
Q10. Is intake of fruits and vegetables beneficial during Covid-19?
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is regarded as healthy and beneficial in a number of conditions. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and flavonoids, can help manage symptoms and to reduce the risk of severity from COVID-19 infection. Fruit and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which have a lot of beneficial effects. Therefore, it is beneficial to have fresh fruits and vegetables to fight COVID-19 infection.
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Q6. What is the role of Nutrition during the management of COVID-19 for Diabetes Mellitus Patients?
Nutritional deficiencies of protein, essential fatty acids and some micronutrients are associated with decreased immune function and increased susceptibility to viral infections including the COVID-19 infection, which can affect severity of infection especially in vulnerable patients like diabetics. Therefore, considering nutritional status of patients and appropriate macronutrient and adequate micronutrients intake is very important in the management of COVID-19 for Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Q7. What are the impacts of consuming Fast food and Alcohol during COVID-19 Lockdown?
During the first COVID-19 lockdown a high prevalence of sleep disorders was reported, which could also be linked to imbalanced dietary patterns. Overeating is directly related to an increased risk of developing obesity and subsequently the risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)and type-2 diabetes mellitus is increased. Alcohol consumption pattern during the lockdown is related to an increased prevalence of negative health outcomes and also negatively influences the quality of life for both the consumer and his/her family members.
Q8. How micronutrient Zinc and Selenium impact the Immune system during COVID-19?
Deficiency of zinc and selenium can weaken the immune system and can increase rate of infection. In some setting, zinc supplementation can decrease risk of death with severe pneumonia. Limited emerging evidence suggests low zinc or selenium status could be linked to more severe COVID-19.
Q9. Is it probiotic help in preventing COVID19?
No. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are generally added to foods or used as a supplement to the diet to confer a health benefit. However, there is currently no evidence to support the use of probiotics to help prevent or cure COVID-19.
Q10. Is intake of fruits and vegetables beneficial during Covid-19?
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is regarded as healthy and beneficial in a number of conditions. Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and flavonoids, can help manage symptoms and to reduce the risk of severity from COVID-19 infection. Fruit and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which have a lot of beneficial effects. Therefore, it is beneficial to have fresh fruits and vegetables to fight COVID-19 infection.