The new coronavirus has been raging for more than a month and has touched the hearts of 1.4 billion people in China. In the face of the epidemic, daily home protection is very important, on the one hand, to do a good job of protection and disinfection; on the other hand, to fight the virus to enhance their immunity. How to enhance immunity through diet? The Chinese Medical Association Section of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition has given the “Dietary and Nutritional Expert Advice on Preventing and Combating New Coronavirus Infections”, which is interpreted one by one by the China Association for Science and Technology’s Scientific Rumor Dispelling Platform. Recommendation 1: Daily intake of high-protein foods, including fish, meat, eggs, milk, beans and nuts, in addition to the usual amount; do not eat wild animals. Interpretation: New Year’s meat will certainly not be less, but do not ignore milk, beans and nuts. Although the same as a source of high-quality protein, but these types of food contains essential amino acids and the number of species are very different, “rain and water” is more complementary. Consume more protein than you normally would, because you need more “soldiers” on your immune defense. With the endorsement of the experts, you can eat all you want. In addition, we advise those who love to eat wild animals to let go of their obsession, after all, they are not high in nutrition, and there is a risk of disease. Suggestion 2: Eat fresh vegetables and fruits every day, adding to the usual amount. Explanation: Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and phytochemicals that are important for the body, especially B vitamins and vitamin C. The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016) recommends eating 300-500g of vegetables plus 200-350g of fresh fruits daily. If you don’t normally eat the recommended amount of vegetables and fruits, it is important to eat as much as possible during this time of the year. In addition, it is recommended that fruits should be eaten in different kinds, do not stick to a certain kind of fruit, and give up the whole “forest”. Suggestion 3: Drink more water in moderation, not less than 1500 ml per day. interpretation: New Year’s Eve, we drink alcohol, drink from not a problem, when it comes to drinking water are difficult. Even if you have a full belly all day long, you need to make sure you drink enough water. No need for more, a day with ordinary specifications of the water cup drink 5 cups of water is enough. Suggestion 4: Diversify food types, sources and colors, no less than 20 kinds of food per day; do not be partial to food, meat and vegetables. Interpretation: It is not really difficult to eat 20 kinds of food every day, especially during the New Year. The key is to be colorful, that is to do with vegetables. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, seven colors of vegetables to eat all, in a sense the color of the ingredients and nutritional value is related. Recommendation 5: Ensure adequate nutrition, in the usual diet on the basis of the amount, both to eat full, but also to eat well. Interpretation: eat saturated and eat well are two concepts, a single ingredient to eat more can only be regarded as full, at most counted eating support, there will still be nutritional deficiencies or excess. Eat well is “five grains for nutrition, five fruits for the help, five animals for the benefit of five dishes for the full”, rich in ingredients, nutritional balance, only then can “make up for the essence of qi”. Recommendation six: dietary deficiencies, the elderly and patients with chronic wasting basic diseases, it is recommended to increase the commercial enteral nutrients (special medical food), additional supplementation of not less than 500 calories per day. Interpretation: Small meals, weak digestion and poor physical fitness are common among the elderly, especially those who suffer from gastrointestinal and chronic diseases, and their nutritional status is worrisome, naturally multiplying their chances of infection. In this case, it is still beneficial to take nutritional supplements appropriately to equalize nutrition. Recommendation 7: Do not diet or lose weight during the epidemic of New Crown Pneumonia. Interpretation: “Putting on three pounds every New Year” is everyone’s nightmare, but dieting is not necessary, especially at this juncture. Only a balanced diet to ensure adequate supply of energy and nutrients, so be sure to eat, eat well. Recommendation 8: Regular work and rest and adequate sleep, to ensure that no less than seven hours of sleep a day. Interpretation: New Year’s visits to friends and relatives, playing cards and chatting, it is inevitable to stay up late. It is important to be happy, but sleep is even more important. Only adequate rest, physical recovery. Busy year, appropriate sleep is good for physical and mental health. Recommendation 9: Carry out individual types of physical exercise, the cumulative time of no less than one hour a day, do not participate in group sports activities. Interpretation: “Gwoyu lying” is very comfortable but not to eat enough to move more, as long as you do not choose to “pile up” in densely populated places, are beneficial to the body. If it is inconvenient to go out, home activities are also good, it is said to do housework is also considered physical activity, both exercise and filial piety, why not? Suggestion 10: During the epidemic of new coronary pneumonia, it is recommended to take appropriate supplements of compounded vitamins, minerals and deep-sea fish oil and other health foods. Interpretation: Especially for middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years of age, moderate supplementation of some supplements to improve nutritional deficiencies, enhance immunity is still effective, but note that vitamins and health food can not prevent the new coronavirus, supplementation should be moderate, do not overly rely on. Although, gengzi rat year Chinese New Year flavor slightly lighter, but the enthusiasm of the people of the country to fight the epidemic is unprecedented. Let’s all cheer for Wuhan! Let’s cheer for Hubei! Let’s cheer for China! Author: Chinese Medical Association Enteral Parenteral Nutrition Branch Expert Group Interpretation Expert: Zhang Yu Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Dr./Associate Researcher Interpretation Review Expert: Jenny Zhu Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Health Hazardous Factors Surveillance Deputy Director of the content source: China Association for Science and Technology Science Rumor Platform