“…Monitoring the weight of the patient and evaluating the food taken, Explaining that a weak immune system increases susceptibility to infections (Turkish Academy of Sciences, 2020b), Explaining the relationship of strong immune system with food in COVID-19 infection [15,16], Providing information about the importance of good nutrition in creating a strong immune system in COVID-19 infection [17], Supporting and encouraging the adoption of appropriate nutrition in the ght against COVID-19 infection, Planning a daily diet rich for antioxidants, vitamins, vitamin D, omega 3, zinc, pre-and probiotics known to have positive effects on the immune system [17,18], Explaining the importance of patient's attention to uid intake and encouraging them to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily, Foods consumed should not be too cold, too hot, too bitter or too spicy in order to prevent throat sensitivity, Not doing exercises that require excessive effort before meals and, if possible, resting before meals to prevent anorexia secondary to fatigue, Ensuring oral hygiene before and after meals and to encourage oral care, Ensuring the consumption of soft and liquid foods to prevent sore throat caused by cough, Informing patients about the importance of disposable plates, spoons and forks due to the risk of COVID-19 transmission (19).…”