Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Nutritional Status: The Missing Link?

By:
Renata Silverio, Daniela Caetano Gonçalves, Márcia Fábia Andrade, Marilia Seelaender
Date:
2021
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This review explores the role of nutrition in COVID-19 outcomes, discussing how malnutrition, obesity, and body composition affect disease severity. It highlights the immune-modulating effects of certain nutrients and dietary patterns, showing how poor nutritional status can worsen COVID-19 prognosis. The article emphasizes the need for dietary adjustments to support immune function and improve recovery outcomes in infected individuals.

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