In times of pandemic: a nutritional approach to increase immunity

Authors

  • Leonice Da Silva Santos Universidade Autônoma de Asunción-UAA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17561/riai.v6.n3.1

Keywords:

innmunity, nutrients, vitamins, mineral salts, `probiotics

Abstract

This article aims to make a descriptive verification in studies based on the literature of authors and videos that research on foods that increase immunity, the methodology applied was the verification of bibliography and explanatory videos on the subject, with the aim of making a survey of champion foods in raising the immune response of individuals, as results the study found that a well-balanced diet has fundamental importance for the health of body and mind, Acting as prevention and treatment of diseases, the studies show that good nutritional practices are strong allies in the prevention of pathologies and in the quality of life of individuals as a whole the study clearly demonstrated the relevance of nutrients for the normal functioning of the metabolism of the body, in addition to several other functions that they perform, whether physical or psychic, are essential nutrients, each with its particular attribution and relevance. Therefore, the primary way to improve the health of the population is through a nutritional targeting disseminated in the most diverse media and social media, so that it reaches the most different social levels, creed and age group of the population in general.

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Author Biography

  • Leonice Da Silva Santos, Universidade Autônoma de Asunción-UAA

    Universidade Autônoma de Asunción-UAA (mestranda)
    SEDUC/PA

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Published

2020-12-04

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Artículos de investigación

How to Cite

In times of pandemic: a nutritional approach to increase immunity. (2020). Revista Internacional De Apoyo a La inclusión, Logopedia, Sociedad Y Multiculturalidad, 6(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.17561/riai.v6.n3.1