Awareness About The Effects And Types Of Dietary Modification In Covid 19 Among Dental Students – A Questionnaire Based Study

Abstract

Background : The virus SARS COV-2 caused coronavirus disease (covid-19) across the world. So we have some other nutritional therapy. It can prevent and treat Covid 19. This deteriorated nutritional status seems to be involved within the virulence of the virus, and doubtless within the clinical outcome.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness about diet modification in COVID19 among dental students.
Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted online using google forms among dental students. There were 19 questionnaires that collected the impact of covid and their diet modifications during COVID-19. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify the influencing factors of diet modification.
Result: There were a total of 100 responses from dental students. In that we found that 51% of the population eat vegetables on a regular basis. 42% of the population had COVID symptoms. 48% of the population had a taste and smell sensation properly.
Conclusion : Food modification is highly recommended in order to increase immunity. The percentage of smoking and drinking has reduced during lockdown which is a good way to boost immunity.