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. 2022 Jun 22;37(3):187–202. doi: 10.1097/TIN.0000000000000286

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).