Assam Don Bosco University Library, Tapesia Campus

  National Webinar on Open Access Resources and Research Integrity is Organised by Central Library, Assam Don Bosco University, India Resource Persons: 1. Dr. Priya Rai, Deputy Librarian, National Law University, Delhi (India) 2. Dr. Akash Singh, Asst. Librarian, National Law University, Delhi (India) Date: 10th August, 2021  Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Platform: Cisco  WebEx Meeting No. 170 204 2017 Password: Adbu@2021 Host key: 838671 Meeting Link: https://lispaassam.webex.com/lispaassam/j.php?MTID=m66e676931e051a40be6d795bfb163f0c Contact Email:  librarian@dbuniversity.ac.in gautam.gogoi@dbuniversity.ac.in REGISTRATION LINK:  https://bit.ly/3i8ec9x

  Nutrition, immunity and a global pandemic It  is well recognised that nutrition is intricately linked to immunity and to the risk and severity of infections. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a balanced healthy diet to support the immune system and fight infection has become more apparent than ever. The immune system is always active however activity is enhanced if an individual becomes infected. This heightened activity is accompanied by an increased rate of metabolism, requiring energy sources which are ultimately derived from the diet. An adequate supply of a wide range of nutrients is essential to support the immune system to function optimally. Worldwide many individuals are already consuming diets that lack optimal quantities of essential vitamins and minerals - often because of availability or cost. As the pandemic continues many more are at risk of food insecurity. This new collection provides an overview of the link between nutrition and immunity, discussing how fac