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Nutrition Interactions with COVID-19

These articles provide information on what is currently known about the nutrition interactions with the virus and its effects on the human body. A strong focus is also to understand how nutritional circumstances or interventions might mitigate the infections’ harm, both acutely and in the long term. The collection also showcases, and welcomes, good quality evidence studying the combination of diet and lifestyle factors that may strengthen immunity and susceptibility to the virus.
 

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Nutrition is key to global pandemic resilience.

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Category: Nutrition Interactions with COVID-19
Hits: 40
ID: 70
  • Study Status: Published
  • Study Type: Review
  • Study Location: Global

Study Title
Nutrition is key to global pandemic resilience.

Principal Investigator
Bryndis Eva Birgisdottir.

Affiliation
University of Iceland.

Start Date
August 2020.

End Date
October 2020.

Study Objective
To emphasize the role of nutrition in enhancing pandemic resilience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Short Abstract
The study underscores the critical role of nutrition in boosting the immune system to defend against pathogens, including COVID-19. Malnutrition significantly compromises immunity, making populations more vulnerable.

Study Design
Literature review of nutrition's influence on pandemic resilience and immune function.

Population
Global population, with particular focus on those experiencing malnutrition.

Sample Size
Not applicable (review article).

Inclusion Criteria
Not specified.

Exclusion Criteria
Not specified.

Intervention/Exposure
None (review article).

Outcome Measures
Improved immune response through proper nutrition; pandemic resilience.

Funding Source
No specific funding declared.

Collaborating Institutions
None specified.

Ethics Approval
Not required (review article).

Publication Status
Published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (2020).

Keywords
Nutrition, immune system, pandemic resilience, malnutrition, COVID-19.

Data Collection Methods
Review of existing literature.

Primary Data Availability
Not applicable (review article).

Contact Information
Dr. Bryndis Eva Birgisdottir, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..