Abstract:

The immune system is the natural defense system of the body. Healthy nutrition plays a very important role in preventing viral infections by strengthening the immune system. Different health authorities have made nutritional recommendations for COVID-19 during the pandemic period. In general, the sources of fruits, vegetables, dried bacteria, cereals and protein (meat, milk, eggs, etc.) It is recommended to increase consumption and reduce the consumption of simple sugar, salt, saturated and trans fat high nutrients. During the pandemic period, the eating habits of individuals have changed for various reasons. Increased stress and emotional changes in individuals during the pandemic have increased the consumption of high-packed foods with simple sugar and trans fat content. There was also an increase in the frequency of breakfasts between meals and the intake of caffeine sources. This has both caused an increase in body weight and the increase in simple sugar, saturated and trans fat intake has increased the risk of developing chronic diseases. Access to nutritious foods, the reduction in the availability and purchasability of foods, the disadvantages in the individual economy and especially the cuts in the food supply chains in the early times of the pandemic have also played a role in the change of eating habits during the pandemic process. States, individuals and society should establish economic support policies to eliminate negative health and nutritional habits.

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