[The global challenge of the XXI century - COVID-19: the answer of dietetics].

For the first time, the world is facing a global threat to humanity and unprecedented challenges associated with the spread of COVID-19. The fight against the new coronavirus infection requires the joint efforts of the entire world community and equal cooperation. The entire healthcare system is working today in a mobilization format. During the ongoing pandemic, the issue of nutrition of the population remains relevant. Increasing the adaptive potential of the body by optimizing nutrition is a necessity.