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

Effects of Food Insecurityon HIV/AIDS• May lead to livelihood strategies thatincrease risk of infection• Reduces access to preventive educationand commodities• Increases severity of HIV/AIDS impactInterventions to AddressHIV/AIDS and Food Insecurity• Agricultural extension• Food aid• Microfinance• Training and grants for income activities• Capacity building of networks• Labor-sharing practiceSee table 2, Bonnard 2002Food Insecurity ConstraintsonNutritional Care and SupportPhoto: Lieberum, FAO 2002Infant Feeding and PMTCT:Replacement FeedingInfant Feeding and PMTCT:Complementary Feeding• Access to affordable breastmilksubstitutes• Access to facilities for hygienicpreparation• Counselors: Identify food securityconstraints and support options toaddress them• Access to nutritious complementaryfoods• Higher levels of nutrients for childrennot receiving breastmilk• Counselors: Identify constraints,options, possible foods, and services