Health Talk event for journalists held by PDGKI Jaya and Fresenius Kabi. Photo: PDGKI Jaya
jpnn.com, JAKARTA – Doctor Arti Indira, Mgizi, Sp.GK FINEM said that one way to maintain and increase the body’s resistance to prevent contracting Covid-19 is to eat nutritious food.
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended how to maintain and increase body resistance to prevent COVID-19 (WHO Nutrition Advice) by advocating adequate nutrition and hydration, a balanced diet, eating fresh foods (not processed foods), reducing sugar, fat and salt, and drink plenty of water.
“Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat, eggs, fish, and milk are of course also highly recommended. Optimal nutrition recommendations from experts include a variety of macro and micronutrients, including a variety of vitamins and minerals,” said Doctor Arti Indira in the Health Talk event held by the Indonesian Clinical Nutrition Doctors Association (PDGKI) Jaya, which was supported by Fresenius Kabi.
He said for the body’s recovery period or the body’s defense fortress during activities in the future pandemicIn addition, the intake of the following three nutritional components also needs to be considered to support the body.
First, EPA / omega 3 fatty acids which are immunostimulant to increase the body’s immune system, then protein to replace damaged body tissues and strengthen muscles to provide body strength, as well as vitamin D.
“Consumption of ONS (Oral Nutritional Supplement) can also be an alternative for optimal nutritional fulfillment if we have frequent mobility outside the home. Especially ONS which is rich in nutritional protein, EPA, vitamin D and other vitamins as well as minerals that are easy to consume or in ready-made form. -to-drink, so that the need for optimal nutrition can be met in a more practical way,” he continued.
In addition to the nutritional recommendations above, of course there are other steps that can be taken, such as exercising, ensuring you have sufficient rest time, avoiding stress and of course continuing to carry out health protocols or the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.
“Including by wearing masks, maintaining distance, diligently washing hands, and also vaccinations,” he said. (etc/jpnn)
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