Speaker:Dr. B Sesikeran, Former Director, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad
Date: 29thMay 2020
Dr.Sesikeran spoke about the importance of the traditional Indian diet and the need for a U-turn towards better immunity. He emphasized on the fact that food consumption is a public health issue, rather than a personal choice. He highlighted the sharp contrast between traditional and modern diets in terms of energy density, nutrient content and palatability.He also highlighted the COVID-29 statistics in India, the diseases and nutritional factors that influence the outcome of patients with COVID 19, linkages with gut microbiome and immune function, and information about the various ongoing COVID clinical trials.
The webinar can be viewed here.