These Methodical Recommendations are directed on possibility of elimination or considerable decrease in negative influence of the specified factors on health of the population by optimization of nutrition and food consumption in connection with COVID-19 and can be used by citizens, doctors-dieticians, experts of bodies and organizations of Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare and other persons and organizations concerned. In order to maintain a normal body weight and maintain a balanced body composition, it is necessary to maintain a full, adequate diet with a caloric value reduction of 200-400 kcal compared to the usual diet. At the same time, it is important to preserve the maximum variety of foodstuffs - sources of protein, fats, carbohydrates and micronutrients, to ensure the consumption of water at least 2 liters per day. Indicatively, a child of preschool age needs at least 1 liter of free liquid per day, and children from 12 to 18 years old need 1.5 liters. All drinking water and all beverages in the diet should be considered. It is recommended to include all major traditional products in the diet: (a) bread, flour, cereals; (b) milk and dairy products; (c) meat, poultry products and fish products (fish products must be included in the diet at least twice a week); (d) oils; (e) eggs; and (f) sufficient fresh fruits and vegetables.
Russian Federation · 2020-04-10