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

SESSION 6 NUTRITIONAL CARE AND SUPPORT OF PREGNANT ORLACTATING WOMEN AND ADOLESCENT GIRLS INFECTED WITH HIV/AIDSPurposeThe purpose of this session is to give students a general understanding of specialconsiderations for nutritional care and support of HIV-infected pregnant or lactatingwomen or adolescent girls.Learning objectivesBy the end of the session, students will be able to:• Explain how HIV infection increases the risk of malnutrition in HIV-infectedpregnant and lactating women and adolescents in resource-limited settings.• Describe the essential components for nutrition care of HIV-infected pregnantor lactating women and adolescents.• Describe the general dietary recommendations for HIV-infected pregnant orlactating women and adolescents.• Make appropriate recommendations for nutritional care and support of HIVinfectedpregnant or lactating women and adolescents.• List factors to consider when planning nutritional care and support for HIVinfectedpregnant or lactating adolescents.• Explain the challenges HIV-infected pregnant and lactating women face thatincrease their risk for malnutrition.117