Melissa Adamski from Monash University (Australia) talks about the role of nutrition in a healthy functioning immune system and provide tips on the evidence-based information sources you should refer to when seeking information about diet and nutrition during COVID-19.

To find out more about the current thinking and research related to this area, consider exploring the following links. We hope you find them useful.

• NNEdPro - Combatting COVID-19: A 10-point summary on diet, nutrition and the role of micronutrients https://www.nnedpro.org.uk/post/comba...


• British Dietetic Association (BDA) - COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for the General Public https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/covid...


• Dietitians Association of Australia - COVID-19 tips and resources
https://daa.asn.au/smart-eating-for-y...


• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.eatright.org/coronavirus


• British Dietetic Association (BDA) - There is no diet to prevent Coronavirus
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/there...


• 5 ways nutrition could help your immune system fight off the coronavirus
https://theconversation.com/5-ways-nu...


• Immune Function and Micronutrient Requirements Change over the Life Course
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/...
 

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Melissa is one of the lead eductators from Monash University's “Food as Medicine” series of courses, available on @FutureLearn


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