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

who are breastfed, exclusiveness of replacement feeding among infants whoare not breastfed, adequacy of breastmilk substitutes for infants who receivereplacement feeding, foods given, and hygiene practices• Dietary problems such as poor appetite, difficulty chewing and swallowing,gastrointestinal problems, oral thrush, and sores• Food intolerance and aversions, especially related to dietary symptoms• Hygiene and practices in preparing and handling baby foods• Use of vitamin and mineral supplements (e.g., vitamin A, ironsupplementation), deworming, and alternative practices• Medical history• Recent gastrointestinal problems (e.g., diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, andvomiting)• Pattern of bowel movements (e.g., incidence of constipation)• Opportunistic infections• Concurrent medical problems (e.g., malaria, worm infestation, oral thrush andsores)5. Medication profile• Drug use (e.g., ARVs, alternative therapies, and other medications)• Side effects of medications and their nutrition implicationsNutritional support, education, and counseling of caregiversCaregivers need not only nutrition education but also a sense of empowerment andconfidence to apply the knowledge in their contexts. Nutritional support andcounseling of caregivers should:230