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MiCare E-Newsletter Vol XIII
The Power of Nutrition:
#Stayinghealthyathome
In December 2019, infectious respiratory disease way to survive in current context is to strengthen
named as Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has the immune system. During this COVID 19 pan-
become the latest national and global health demic, we are encouraged by government to stay
crisis (WHO, 2019). Globally, as of February at home and have a state of isolation, social
2021, there have been 103 million confirmed distancing and take precaution steps by washing
cases of COVID-19 including 2.24 million deaths hands frequently suggested by Centers for Dis-
reported to WHO (WHO, 2021). These numbers ease Control and Prevention (CDC) by organiz-
are dramatically increasing day by day. Globally, ing CDC’s Handwashing Campaign: Life is Better
as of February 2021, there have been 103 million With Clean Hands. All the measures are import-
confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 2.24 ant to flattening the curve of the diseases. We
million deaths reported to WHO (WHO, 2021). must follow all the medical and social advice
given.
COVID-19 spread via close contact such as
touching and fluid droplets produced from sneez- However, the act of confining to one’s home has
ing, talking or coughing. The virus will penetrate significant impact on one’s health, including
the cell of lungs, arteries, heart, kidney and intes- changes in eating patterns, sleeping habits and
tines via the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 physical activity. All this changes can lead to an
receptors, or ACE2 receptors once the virus increased risk of obesity and lower the immune
enters human body (Hoffmann et al., 2020). system.
Once the virus enters human cells, it will take
control of the cell’s genetic reproduction process, Hence, having a good nutrition and lead a
replicates itself and burst through the cell mem- healthy lifestyle is the key to strengthening the
brane. However, infection severity may different immune system and it is very important for the
depending on the host’s age, health condition vulnerable group (elderly and people with medi-
and immune status. cal condition) to practice it.
Hence, it is mandatory to sustain good nutritional In addition to that, there are several tips I would
status in order to fight against virus. Optimal like to suggest to make sure that we can get ade-
nutrition and dietary intake can impact the quate nutrients to increase immune system.
immune system, therefore the only sustainable
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