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

OutlineContent Methodology Timing1. Why focus on women, nutrition and HIV?• High proportion of women affected andinfected by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa• Likelihood of poorer quality care• Social, economic, and biological factorsassociated with the health of the woman,reproductive performance, and nutritionalstressFacilitate an interactivelecture using PowerPoint6 presentationUse questions andanswers to help studentsmaster concepts110minutes2. Nutritional requirements for the HIVinfectedpregnant or lactating woman• Increased nutrient and energy needs withHIV infection• Gaps in knowledge and programmingneeds3. General nutritional recommendations ofWHO and the role of nutritional care andsupport for the HIV-infected pregnant orlactating woman and adolescent• Meeting increased nutrient demands andpreventing negative implications for thehealth of the mother or the baby• Practical considerations and limitations inoptimizing women’s nutrition4. Goals of nutritional care and support for theHIV-infected pregnant or lactating womanand adolescent• Attaining and maintaining good nutritionand preventing malnutrition• Preventing risks of illness and decreasedfood intakeDiscuss the practicalconsiderations withineach subheadingDistribute Handouts 6.1and 6.2. Use Exercise 6to role-play and assesssome key actionsdiscussedDistribute Handouts 6.3-6.7 and review119