The importance of balanced nutrition to fortify the immune system during the COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19, first reported in December 2019 Wuhan, China, quickly spread worldwide and was announced as a pandemic March 2020. As symptoms outcomes are varied, the elderly those who have at least one comorbidity (diabetes, cardiovascular disorders or other chronic diseases) considered to be high risk generally lower immunity. An optimal immune system is critical for survival, it protects body against infectious agents. Nutrition an essential factor system, contributing components physical barriers, biochemical, innate adaptive Research advances show that nutritional deficiencies, namely inadequacy of energy, macronutrients micronutrients, affect increase infection risk. The following discussion explains comprehensive role nutrition recommendations can used precautions need supplementation during this outbreak.