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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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ConclusionThe dietary management of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>-related symptoms helps improve nutritionalstatus by maintaining food intake <strong>and</strong> compensating for nutrient losses. Dietarymanagement complements medical treatment <strong>and</strong> enhances the capacity of thebody to fight opportunistic infections. Health workers <strong>and</strong> counselors shouldcarefully monitor the client’s symptoms <strong>and</strong> food <strong>and</strong> drug regimen to ensure thatnutritional status is maintained.110

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