Table 2. Specific Recommendations of International and National Bodies on Healthy Nutrition During Quarantinea.
| WHO | WFP | ASN | FAO | Academy Nutrition and Dietetics | Turkish Dietetic Association | China National Health Commission | EUFIC | Dietitians of Canada | Dietitians Association of Australia | Australian Government Department of Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydration | Water (8-10 cups) | Hydrate | Water (6-8 cups) | Hydrate | Adequate water | Drink boiled water or tea | 1.6-2 L | Hydrate | Plenty of water | ||
| Fruits | 2 cups (4 serv) | Build a colorful plate | Plenty | Plenty | Fresh fruits, frozen of precooked Higher consumption of citrus fruits (rich in vitamin C) |
Fresh fruits, rather than juice | Plenty | Plenty | Choose fresh that last longer | Plenty | |
| Vegetables | 2.5 cups (5 serv) | Build a colorful plate | Plenty | Plenty | Fresh vegetables, frozen, or precooked | Fresh vegetables, deep color, mushroom, agaric, and kelp | Plenty | Plenty | Choose fresh vegetables that last longer | Plenty including different types and color | |
| Grains | 180 g | Whole grain bread and mixed-grain rice | Whole grains | Whole grains | Whole grains | Whole grains, mixed beans, and potatoes are preferable | Whole grains | Whole grains | Rice, pasta, quinoa | Mostly whole grain and/or high cereal fiber varieties | |
| Protein foods (meat/beans/fish) | 160 g Red meat 1-2 times/wk, poultry 2-3 times/wk |
Limit the consumption of canned meat | Small meat portions to limit saturated fat | Consume high-protein foods, fish twice a week, legumes may be consumed daily, probiotics | Avoid fatty or smoked meats, and say no to meat of wild animals; dairy products, especially yogurt | Legumes, eggs, fish, meat | Canned fish, legumes (canned or dried) | Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds, legumes or beans | |||
| Fats/oils | Moderate amount of fat and oil (unsaturated) | Nuts, olive/sesame oil | Olive oil daily | Avoid fried foods | Healthy fats | Nuts and seeds | Nuts and seeds (including nut butters) | Limit foods containing saturated fat | |||
| Salt | <5 g/d | Limit | Avoid salty foods | Limit | Limit foods containing added salt | ||||||
| Sugar | Less sugar | Limit, avoid sweetened beverages | Less sugar | Limit sugar and sugar-containing foods and beverages | Limit | Limit foods containing added sugars | |||||
| Other | Avoid eating out | Variety | Limit commercially prepared frozen dinners Prefer packed foods that will stay fresh for longer |
Variety Limit alcohol |
Healthful choices, “fun in the kitchen” | Avoid alcohol; vitamin and mineral supplements as an alternative for a short period of time | Balance, balanced diet including grains, fruits, vegetables, meat, and eggs Avoid alcohol and soft drinks |
Balance, Variety Limit alcohol Smaller portions Tips on mindful eating |
No single food is authorized to fight COVID-19 | Shopping tips | Limit alcohol intake |
Abbreviations: BDA, British Dietetic Association; EUFIC, European Food Information Council; FAO, Food and Agriculture Organization; WFP, World Food Programme; WHO, World Health Organization.
aThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends a mix of self-stable, frozen, and fresh foods and provides links to more specific dietary guidance (www.choosemyplate.gov).