Nutrition As A Key To Covid-19 Resilience In India

Book Code: 1111020937648

Editors:- Dr. Garima Upadhyay, Dr. Richa Agrawal

ABOUT THE BOOK

In almost seventy-five years after Independence our policy makers have been focusing on food security but with an increase in viral and bacterial diseases and erratic supply chain, nutritional security has gained credence. Moreover, the present covid-19 pandemic has highlighted a need to take proactive measures to tackle unprecedented situation like this, which we have never faced in last seven decades of independence. Keeping this in view, the present book is an effort to provide valuable insights in nutritional well-being of society.
The SDGs aim to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by 2030, making sure all people, especially children, have sufficient and nutritious food all year. Nutrition is essential for the success of all the SDGs. A multispectral nutrition security approach is necessary for success. But, this covid-19 has boomed as a biggest obstacle in achieving the goal and in ensuring public health. With this background, an effort is being made by the authors from diverse fields/backgrounds, coordinating and contributing their chapters in this book. This work is intended to create meaningful awareness, sensitize people about benefits and usage of Traditional foods and its pivot role in fighting with deadly Corona Virus. The book talks about myths & facts about natural/traditional foods and provides a guidance for healthy consumption.
Major features:
1. Theoretical foundation with practical orientation
2. Interdisciplinary approach.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Garima Upadhyay is a teaching faculty since August 2005 in the department of Home Science, Vasant Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Kamaccha, Varanasi (added to the privileges of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India).
She did her higher studies from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi beginning from B.Sc (Hons) Home Science, M.Sc (Home Science with specialization in Food & Nutrition) and Ph.D, Home Science (Food & Nutrition). Several research papers/articles/chapters in books have been published by her in UGClisted national and international journals. She is also author of e-content for e-PG Pathshala, UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India. She has been presenting papers and attending international/national seminars, conferences, symposia from time to time. She has successfully guided PG dissertations, doctorate work and member of editorial board of reputed journals. She is continuously engaged in organizing and conducting workshops, Nutrition Awareness Programmes and Sensitization drives. She has been awarded by various National level associations in Food and Nutrition and Public Health. She has been associated with community based organizations as consultant, mentor and subject matter specialist.

Dr. Richa Agrawal is M.Sc. (Gold Medalist), Ph.d, Food & Nutrition, having more than fifteen years of teaching experience with VMLG Ghaziabad, Gujarat University and IGNOU. She has guided multiple researches for Masters and PG Courses, presented papers and published researches in journals and magazines.

She has actively participated in various food & nutrition seminars and related professional events to enrich her knowledge further. She is an IDF Certified Diabetes Educator, member of IDA Delhi Chapter and National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR) having special interests in IBD, GI tract diseases and Lifestyle management.
She has recently started Young & Fit to drive Nutrition & Lifestyle as Holistic approach.

CONTENTS

Preface .........................................................................................................................................................7

List of Contributors ......................................................................................................................................11

1. Building Immunity through High ORAC Foods ..........................................................................................13
Dr Richa Agrawal

2. Impact of Covid-19 on Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in India ..................................................21
Dr Rachana Srivastava, Dr Poonam Khanna, and Savitesh Kushwaha

3. Ayurvedic Nutritional & Immunity Boosting Perspective of Ahara (Diet) in Pre- Conception and Pregnancy during COVID Era....................35
Dr Anuradha Roy

4. Food Security Management Strategies: A Perspective from COVID-19 Era .......................................................47
Savitesh Kushwaha, Dr Poonam Khanna, and Dr Rachana Srivastava

5. Ayurveda in understanding and managing Covid-19: During and post-Covid era ..................................................59
Dr Binay Sen

6. Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Phytonutrients against COVID-19.......................................................................69
Dr Shachi Singh

7. Synbiotic Foods: A Boon to Human Health .........................................................................................................81
Dr Reena Verma, Gargi Saxena

8. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Way for Healthy Life during & Post Covid-19............................................101
Dr Priyanka

9. Immunity Learning Policy for School Going Children: Need & Awareness ...........................................................107
Dr Sukanya Chakravorty

10. Phytochemicals & Nutraceuticals-Effective agents against COVID-19...............................................................117
Dr Sangeeta

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................127