The Food Systems in the Era of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Crisis
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. The Role of Bioactive Ingredients in Supporting the Human Immune System
3. Food Safety within the Pandemic Crisis
4. Food Security with the Globe’s Population Lockdown
5. Sustainability of Food Systems in the New Era of Pandemic Crises
6. Conclusions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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