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Nutritional Issues and Positive Living in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS

Key Points: (1) Nutrition management for individuals infected with HIV can be helpful in maintaining lean body weight, combating oxidative stress, reducing complications from hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia, and managing gastrointestinal function. (2) Patients may need to be individualized to meet each individual's unique requirements. (3) Consideration should be given to including the expertise of a registered dietitian/nutritionist s part of the health care team to promote wellness in the individuals infected with HIV.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-3588
Date01 March 2018
CreatorsClark, W. Andrew, Cress, Eileen M.
PublisherDigital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
Source SetsEast Tennessee State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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SourceETSU Faculty Works

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