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

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PurposeTo provide knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills for thenutritional management of drug <strong>and</strong>food interactions in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> therapy<strong>Nutrition</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>: A <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>Session 9Session OutlineRationale• Common types of drugs taken• Drug <strong>and</strong> food interactions• <strong>Nutrition</strong>al implications• Appropriate dietary responses• Assessment questions <strong>and</strong> analysis• PLWHA are at high risk of malnutritionbecause of virus progression• PLWHA take several medications• Drugs can interact with each other <strong>and</strong>with food <strong>and</strong> may reduce food intake oraffect nutrient absorption <strong>and</strong> metabolismGoal of Managementof Drug-Food InteractionsDrug <strong>and</strong> food interactions should beimmediately addressed to:• Prevent weight loss <strong>and</strong> malnutrition• Improve medication efficacy• Improve client adherence to treatmentTypes of Drugs Taken•Antiretrovirals(ARVs)• Antifungals• Antibiotics• Antimalarials• Anti-helminthics• Dietary supplements• Traditional therapies

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