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Eating Your Way Towards a Healthy Immune System During COVID-19

Offered By: University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

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Health Care Courses Nutrition Courses Macronutrients Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the crucial link between nutrition and immune health in this 30-minute talk by Dr. Mojarrad from UCLA. Discover how to build a robust immune system through proper diet, without relying on supplements. Learn about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, understanding calorie intake, and balancing macronutrients. Delve into the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber in supporting immunity. Gain insights on incorporating fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein-rich foods into your diet. Examine various dietary approaches, including low-fat, vegetarian, Mediterranean, and DASH diets, as well as the benefits of organic eating. Understand WHO recommendations on salt and alcohol consumption. Equip yourself with practical knowledge to enhance your immune system through nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Syllabus

Introduction
Eating Your Way Towards a Healthy Immune System
No Diet No Supplement
Healthy Weight
Calories
Macronutrients
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Fiber
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains
Dairy
Protein rich foods
Beverages
Diets
Low Fat Diet
Vegetarian Diet
Mediterranean Diet
Stop Hypertension Diet
Organic Diet
WHO Recommendations
Salt
Alcohol


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UCLA Health

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