key: cord-1040453-tty616ut
authors: Philippou, Elena; Negm, Ahmed; Heyn, Patricia C.
title: Ten Simple Dietary Steps to Strengthen Your Immune System – A Guide for Elderly Individuals at Risk of COVID-19
date: 2021-07-28
journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil
DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.04.002
sha: 41f6f285698952fa6758ddf8f88418923519af2c
doc_id: 1040453
cord_uid: tty616ut

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Information/Education Page Ten Simple Dietary Steps to Strengthen Your Immune System − A Guide for Elderly Individuals at Risk of Older adults are at risk for poor immune response to infections, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although no diet can prevent COVID-19, eating healthily protects your health and strengthens your immune system. Healthy eating is very important for older individuals, especially those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or cancer. Figure 1 provides 10 dietary recommendations to help you choose healthy foods and get the nutrients you need for overall good health and a strong immune system. 1,2 These recommendations are based on advice provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 3 and the World Health Organization. 4 Talk to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet and lifestyle habits. They will help you develop a healthy diet plan that meets your needs, tastes, and budget. The plan should consider your lifestyle, health status, living arrangements and economic situation.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Maintaining a healthy diet during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nutrition advice for adults during the COVID-19 outbreak

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