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Nutritional Support for Rehabilitation of Survived Covid-19 Patients: A Review Publisher



Razaz JM1 ; Nosratioskouie M2, 3 ; Qomi MH4, 5 ; Elhamkia M6 ; Behzadimoghaddam M5 ; Ahadi Z5 ; Javadi M7 ; Khalooifard R8 ; Saboktakin M5 ; Aghilimoghadam NS9 ; Mohsenpour MA10 ; Nadjarzadeh A11 ; Ghanizadeh M12 ; Sharifi G5 Show All Authors
Authors
  1. Razaz JM1
  2. Nosratioskouie M2, 3
  3. Qomi MH4, 5
  4. Elhamkia M6
  5. Behzadimoghaddam M5
  6. Ahadi Z5
  7. Javadi M7
  8. Khalooifard R8
  9. Saboktakin M5
  10. Aghilimoghadam NS9
  11. Mohsenpour MA10
  12. Nadjarzadeh A11
  13. Ghanizadeh M12
  14. Sharifi G5
  15. Haeriardakani A13
  16. Parvin E5
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Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  3. 3. Nutrition Research Center, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  4. 4. Tehran Medical System Organization, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Iranian Nutrition Society, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  9. 9. Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  10. 10. Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  11. 11. Department of Nutrition, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Yazd, Iran
  12. 12. Department of Sport Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  13. 13. Department of Nutrition & Diet Therapy, Ardakan Ziaei Hospital, Yazd, Iran

Source: International Journal of Nutrition Sciences Published:2021


Abstract

COVID-19 caused by SARS-COV-2 has spread in late 2019, and later, was announced as a pandemic disease. COVID-19 affects various organs of the body. Thus, patients are affected by a spectrum of disease severity and show a variety of symptoms such as fever, respiratory dysfunctions, and gastrointestinal complications. Nutritional treatment of patients consists of adequate intake of liquids, macro-and micro-nutrients to enhance the immune system and fulfill vital requirements. In addition to nutritional support during the treatment period, proper nutritional follow-up and support are needed to rehabilitate and regain optimal health status for survived COVID-19 patients. Thus, in this study, a review was done to present a guideline to provide nutritional support for COVID-19 survivors, to meet the needs, food purchase, and preparation. © 2021, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.