Introduction: After an outbreak of pneumonia caused by an unknown cause registered in China
in December 2019, a disease of zoonotic origin was detected, caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome virus (SARS-CoV), which became known as coronavirus disease due to days sickness
2019 (COVID-19). Of those affected, a portion needs hospitalization and nutritional support is
necessary. However, those who are in social isolation must amplify their nutritional status, as well
as their immunity, in the process of creating more resistance if they are affected. The goal of care is
not to overload the health system, so that little by little the needy have dignified care. Considering
the need for greater ammunition for health professionals and the population in general, and in a
simplified way in the face of the “rain” of information that everyone is receiving, the objective of
the present work was to summarize and present a practical reference guide for the population in
social isolation during the pandemic. Methods: A literary search was carried out on references
already published on the subject on scientific websites, including the main themes: nutritional status,
nutritional recommendations, immunity and coronavirus. Results: The following were included in
this guide, presented very clearly: guidelines for the population that is in social isolation; lactating
with COVID-19; immunomodulation; shopping and returning home. Conclusion: This article
has summarized what is available on the subject in the literature until today. We believe that this
material can help professionals and the general population in times of pandemic.