PAU holds webinar on dietary management

Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, May 20

A webinar on “Immune system-dietary management in Covid-19” was jointly organized by the Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, and Communication Centre, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU).

The webinar was attended by 173 participants from various departments and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Dr Sarvinder Singh, MD (Pead), was the guest speaker on the occasion. He discussed the immune system and its relationship with our daily diet and nutrition intake. Stressing upon the role of vitamins in maintaining proper functioning of the immune system, Dr Singh cleared the myth that taking vitamins on self-prescription is not a treatment for Covid-19. “Maintaining hygiene, ensuring physical distancing, washing hands regularly and wearing masks properly are the only ways of keeping oneself safe from the infection. He also debunked other myths related to Covid-19,” he added.

The doctor also laid emphasis on maintaining healthy weight through exercising, balanced diet and proper sleep. He said the combination of the three was the guru mantra for leading a healthy life. He also highlighted the need to eat whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables, especially in raw form.

The doctor also told the attendees the benefits of getting vaccinated to avoid reaching severity conditions if one contracts the virus. He also stressed that adults should also get vaccines for other diseases such as typhoid, hepatitis A and B, DPT and flu from time-to-time.