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How does proper nourishment help us to prevent infection?


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In the following ways, proper nutrition aids in the prevention of infection:

  1. A well-balanced diet ensures that our bodies get the proper amount of proteins, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and water.
  2. Proteins aid in the body's damage and healing. They aid in the production of antibodies that combat harmful foreign cells.
  3. Vitamins C and A, in particular, aid in the development of a healthy immune system and the prevention of infections.
  4. Zinc is a mineral that boosts our immune system and protects us from infections.

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