Awareness of Healthy Eating and Implementation of Immune Boosting Superfoods in the Diet during COVID 19

Abstract

Background: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19. Healthy patterns of eating optimize the function of the immune system and improve immunometabolism. Nutrition has a positive impact on COVID-19 as it may be a way to support people at higher risk for the disease, that is, older people and people with pre-existing conditions (non-communicable diseases). Objective: The objective of the study was to study the awareness and implementation of immune boosting super foods during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hyderabad for 2 months and 174 participants were selected to volunteer study. All the participants were asked to fill the questionnaire designed to collect the data about dietary information, food frequency table, and anthropometric measurements. Conclusion: The questionnaire comprised “Immune boosting tips to prevent coronavirus infection” at the end to educate the participants on the same.