The new coronavirus outbreak occurred worldwide in 2020. When the disease first broke out in local areas, the incidence and mortality rates were relatively high. Various professional institutions have issued relevant prevention and treatment plans, and without exception, they emphasized that strengthening immunity is the king. Although specific measures are different, they are similar in enhancing immunity.
Currently, Novel coronavirus pneumonia (referred to as new coronavirus pneumonia) is prevalent. Viral virility, personal susceptibility and resistance are the key to the onset of the disease. A good personal nutritional status can reduce the risk of disease and improve the prognosis of the disease. During the epidemic of COVID-19, in addition to trying to avoid contact with the disease source, individuals and families should ensure good nutritional conditions and enhance resistance.
To this end, as an authoritative professional academic organization for clinical nutrition in my country, the Chinese Medical Association's Parenteral Enteral Nutrition Branch (CSPEN) has put forward the following 10 dietary nutrition expert suggestions on preventing and treating the epidemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia:
1. Ingesize high-protein foods every day, including fish, meat, eggs, milk, beans and nuts, and add on the basis of daily life; do not eat wild animals.
2. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits every day and add more amount on the basis of your daily life.
3. Drink more water in moderation, at least 1500 ml per day.
4. The types, sources and colors of food are rich and diverse, with no less than 20 kinds of foods per day; do not eat in a biased manner, and combine meat and vegetables.
5. Ensure sufficient nutrition and increase the amount on the basis of your daily diet, and you must eat enough and eat well.
6. Insufficient diet, elderly people and patients with chronic wasting underlying diseases, it is recommended to add commercial enteral nutritional agents (special medical foods) and add no less than 500 calories per day.
7. Do not take a diet during the COVID-19 epidemic and do not lose weight.
8. Regular work and rest and adequate sleep, ensuring that the sleep time is no less than 7 hours a day.
9. Carry out personal physical exercises, with a cumulative time of no less than 1 hour a day, and do not participate in group sports activities.
10. During the epidemic of COVID-19, it is recommended to supplement health foods such as compound vitamins, minerals and deep-sea fish oil.
Expert suggestions on preventing and treating novel coronavirus infection, there are several key points. First, good nutritional status is the basis for enhancing immunity. Second, eating three meals a day is the main way to consume nutrients. Third, to enhance immunity, important nutrients need to be added. Fourth, patients in special circumstances need to supplement dosage-based nutrient supplements (including special medical foods).
10 dietary suggestions for the Chinese Medical Association's parenteral intestinal nutritional branch to enhance immunity, which is not only useful for preventing and treating novel coronaviruses, but also for enhancing immunity in tumor patients.
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