During the COVID-19, Americans are afraid of possible shortages of products so the supermarket shelves become empty. However, one nutritionist says healthy eating shouldn't be influenced by the COVID-19.
"There is no need to store the food because there are plenty of food supplies in the United States," said Diane Rigassio Radler, director of the Institute for Nutrition Interventions at Rutgers University, in New Jersey.
"However, it is a good idea to have plenty of food at home to reduce the number of times you have to go to the supermarket," she added. "When you go shopping, try to go at times when supermarkets are less crowded so that you can keep enough social distancing. Another choice is to go shopping online," she added. "Wash your hands as soon as you get home from the supermarket. Then unpack your bags. Wipe(擦) packaged foods with an alcohol-based(含酒精的)paper towel. If you have reusable bags, wash them if possible or wipe them with an alcohol-based towel," she advised.
Store some canned, frozen and dried non-perishable(干燥不易腐烂的)foods, but understand the differences. Canned foods last for years, but generally have a higher sodium(钠)content than the others. Frozen foods will last for months, but could go bad if the electricity supply can not be provided. Dried foods, including dried beans, pasta, and root vegetables (carrots and potatoes),are also good foods to have at home.
To improve immunity(免疫力)she also advised us to have less sugar and alcohol. A healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables and enough protein(蛋白质)and grains can help you improve your immunity, and lack of sleep can weaken your immune system.
Drink plenty of water. Try to get 150 minutes of exercise per week. Doing more exercise can make you stronger.
【小题1】How many kinds of food that can help improve immunity are mentioned in the passage?| A．Seven. | B．Six. | C．Five. | D．Four. |
| A．How to prevent ourselves during the COVID-19. |
| B．How to store different kinds of foods. |
| C．Americans are short of products now. |
| D．Eat healthily during the COVID-19. |
| A．加工过的 | B．根类 | C．易保存 | D．未加工过的 |
| A．When you come home from shopping, wash your hands at once. |
| B．Having less sugar and alcohol is helpful to you. |
| C．Wear N-95 masks when you go out. |
| D．Get enough sleep and do more exercise. |
