HEALTHY EATING, PREVENTION OF OBESITY AND PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION INFECTION DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC

Authors

  • Oluwapamilerin Damola Yangomodou Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Nigeria
  • Yewande Olajumoke Uthman-Akinhanmi Olabisi Onabanjo University
  • Olorunfunmi Isimioluwa Solana Olabisi Onabanjo University

Abstract

Eating well is vital as it helps us maintain good health. Eating healthy foods helps us to maintain a good
healthy weight and decrease our risk of chronic diseases. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumption of
highly nutritious food remains paramount to good health. While there are no specific foods that can protect us
from coronavirus infection, a balanced and nutritious diet can help you get-rid of its symptoms. This paper
provides an insight into how best we can build our immune system through healthy eating of foods rich in
nutrients and taking dietary supplements. It also gives food preservation method appropriate for food storage
during Covid-19 pandemic.

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Published

2022-09-14

Issue

Vol. 11 (2020): SPECIAL EDITION 1

Section

Articles