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

Content Methodology Timing5. Components of nutritional care and supportfor the HIV-infected pregnant or lactatingwoman• Nutritional assessment• Nutritional education and counseling• Promotion of food safety and hygiene• Physical activity• Safer sex• Psychosocial support• Symptom-based management• Access to ARV therapy6. Issues and challenges in nutritional care andsupport of HIV-infected pregnant andlactating women and adolescent girls• Challenges in providing optimum nutritionto these groups• Access to and use of VCT• Social stigma and discrimination• Access to food in terms of quantity andquality• Gender issues• Quality of health and nutrition care(including counseling)7. Discussion of presentation Use Discussions Points 6to raise issues in theclass or in small groups.Organize a field visit iftime permits10minutesRequired materials• LCD or overhead projector• Flipchart stand and paper• Writing pens120