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

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Special Considerations<strong>Nutrition</strong>al AssessmentPregnant <strong>and</strong> lactating women <strong>and</strong> adolescentgirls infected with <strong>HIV</strong>• Refer to nutritional care <strong>and</strong> support ofPLWHAInfants <strong>and</strong> children• Refer to PMTCT <strong>and</strong> infant feedingHealth workers should underst<strong>and</strong> the client-specificcontext, both access <strong>and</strong> eating habits• Feeding practices- Foods frequently eaten- Meal frequency- Food shortages <strong>and</strong> coping strategies• Medications- Types- Side effects- Food- drug interactions <strong>and</strong> their dietary managementConclusionsManagement of drugs <strong>and</strong> food interactions in<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> therapy will help:• Minimize the side effects of of the medications <strong>and</strong>maintain food intake• Minimize the effects of medications on nutrientabsorption <strong>and</strong> metabolism• Ensure the efficacy of the treatment• Improve client adherence

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