Epidemic prevention: The Ministry of Health recommends wearing masks and gloves when preparing food.

The Ministry of Health and the Nutrition Institute recommend that in addition to washing hands, drinking water regularly, a reasonable diet and clean hygiene when preparing food such as masks, gloves, ... will help prevent Covid. -19.

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Accordingly, the National Institute of Nutrition recommends that people should carry out a number of specific measures on proper nutrition care and food safety assurance to boost immunity for the body,  and prevent Covid-19 , specifically. :

 

The Institute of Nutrition recommends that people should carry out a number of specific measures on proper nutrition care and food safety assurance to boost the body's immunity and prevent Covid-19. 

 

Proper nutrition

- Provide enough protein (protein) for the body, because this is an important raw material to make antibodies. Need to eat a combination of foods rich in animal protein (such as fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk ...) and vegetable protein (from beans, beans ...).

- Sufficient supply of essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A; C; D; E; Iron; Zinc; Selenium, these are important substances that contribute to strengthening the body's immune system.
 

Providing enough protein (protein) for the body, because this is an important raw material to make antibodies. Need to eat a combination of foods rich in animal protein (such as fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk ...) and vegetable protein (from beans, beans ...). 

- Increasing the use of some foods / spices containing special active ingredients that boost immunity such as garlic, onions, turmeric, lemongrass, mushrooms, seaweeds ... help stimulate the immune system by activating cytokin, activates macrophages to perform immune function. In addition, foods containing flavonoids also play an important role to help increase the body's antioxidant and  immune defenses .

Flavonoid-rich foods such as spices, broccoli, broccoli, apples, green tea ...

- Take a micronutrient supplement (multi-micronutrient tablets, or nutritional products containing iron, zinc, vitamins A, D, E ...) if the diet is not enough of the above mentioned nutrients. , or when the body has been diagnosed with micronutrient deficiency by a nutritionist.
 

Foods rich in flavonoids such as herbs, broccoli, broccoli, apples, green tea ... help boost the immune system. 

 

Ensure food safety

a. When going to buy food

- Need to use gloves, masks when shopping for food; Do not use rancid meat that is rancid or damaged; Stay away from waste and waste water areas in markets; Absolutely no contact, using dead animal meat because of disease because these are dangerous sources of disease.

- Wash your hands with soap or an antiseptic solution immediately after contact with cattle, poultry, and raw meats to avoid bringing germs home.
 

Do not use rotten or broken pet meat; Stay away from waste and waste water areas in markets; Absolutely no contact, using dead animal meat because of disease because these are dangerous sources of disease. Photo: women today

b. Processing food at home

- Use aprons, gloves, masks when processing meat, poultry eggs.

- Use separate knives and cutting boards when cooking to avoid cross contamination from raw foods to cooked foods.

- Wash your hands with soap and clean water to remove pathogens after handling raw food or before handling cooked food.

- Cook meat, poultry eggs before eating to ensure the destruction of pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria ...).
 

 

Cook meat and poultry eggs before eating to ensure the destruction of pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria ...).

c. Food and drink hygiene

- Always eat cooked, boiled drink to limit the risk of foodborne illness;

- Do not use chopsticks and spoons to collect dishes to limit the risk of infection of viruses and bacteria through eating and drinking; On the tray or table, there must be a spoon / spoon / chopstick to get food into a separate bowl, then use a personal spoon / spoon / chopstick to enjoy your food. Do not share glasses of water or containers of drinks with others.
 

 

Wash your hands clean to prevent Covid-19. 

 

Drinking water properly contributes to the prevention of Covid-19

- The daily body needs about 2 - 2.5 liters of water from food and drinks to compensate for the loss of water through different pathways. Two-thirds of the water comes from drinks and the rest comes from other foods.

- Do not let the mouth and throat dry; Need to drink clean water, cool boiled water, drink slowly, take small sips and divide evenly throughout the day even when not thirsty.

- Do not drink water that has been repeatedly boiled; Do not drink much water before going to bed; Do not drink soda instead of water. Alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee have a diuretic effect, should increase the rate of dehydration through the kidneys so it should be limited.
 

 

Do not allow your mouth and throat to dry; Need to drink clean water, cool boiled water, drink slowly, take small sips and divide evenly throughout the day even when not thirsty. 

 

Pay attention to the nutrition for some special subjects

- For the elderly: Especially pay attention to eating enough nutritious foods such as beef, chicken, eggs, pay attention to the taste, preferences to be able to eat enough quantities.

If you do not eat enough, you should drink more nutritious milk, from 1-2 cups a day.

For the elderly: Especially pay attention to eating enough nutritious foods such as beef, chicken, eggs ...

- Children: Breastfeeding babies under 6 months old to exclusively breastfeed, this is the best measure to prevent infection with young children. Continue to breastfeed until 24 months of age and give your baby a reasonable, full complement of nutrients.
 

For the elderly: Especially pay attention to eating enough nutritious foods such as beef, chicken, eggs ...

Preschoolers and students, need to eat a balanced diet, sufficient quantities if the child has anorexia should supplement nutritious foods. Eat plenty of ripe fruits, greens, drink small sips regularly to moisturize the throat, prevent the penetration of viruses and bacteria.

- People who are suffering from chronic diseases: Such as diabetes, hypertension, Parkinson ... need to take medication to treat the disease regularly, fully as directed by the doctor. Follow a diet prescribed by your doctor and dietitian. VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.22/3/2020..