COVID-19 recovery and your diet

This section of the Knowledge Hub is for adults recovering from COVID-19 infection and those caring for them. Find out more about how diet and nutrition can affect COVID-19 symptoms and recovery or look at the links to finding a registered nutrition expert or useful resources.

Is what I eat affecting my recovery from COVID-19?

What you eat and drink will affect your recovery from COVID-19. Good nutrition is therefore important. Answer the questions here and use the links to screening tools and advice to help you better understand your nutritional health.

COVID-19 symptoms and nutrition

Find out more about COVID-19 symptoms and how they can be linked to nutrition and diet.

Nutritional resources to support your recovery

This section provides information and links to resources which you may find helpful as you recover from COVID-19 infection.

General support and resources for COVID-19 recovery

Find out more about Long Covid clinics, online resources and patient groups to support your COVID-19 recovery.

How to find a registered nutrition expert

Many people claim to be able to advise others on diet and nutrition, but they do not all have the best training. We explain what qualifications to look for, how nutritionists and dietitians differ and how to find an expert to help you.

Understanding the evidence

There is a lot of nutrition information on social media, the Internet, television, magazines and newspapers. Not all of it is based on sound evidence. Learn more about evidence-based practice and how to sort the facts from the fiction.

Disclaimer

The Knowledge Hub provides information based on research. This does not replace personalised advice from a dietitian or other registered nutrition expert. If you need a special diet for a health condition please talk to your healthcare professional before making dietary changes.

Making changes to your diet is not a substitute for the COVID-19 vaccine or professional advice and treatment. 

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is acting as a host website for this information only. The Nutrition and COVID-19 Recovery Knowledge Hub was created independently by the University of Plymouth in 2021 and has not been developed or reviewed by the BDA. Unless specifically stated, documents included have not been endorsed by the BDA. The views and information expressed are those of the original authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the BDA.