For persons living with HIV/AIDS, practicing sound nutrition can play a key role in preventing malnutrition and wasting syndrome, which can weaken an already compromised immune system. Immuno-compromised persons with poor nutrition have an increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and a more rapid disease progression. Optimal nutritional practices can potentially slow progression of the disease and in addition, control the costs of health care.
Staff from the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse (CDC NAC) have developed "Locating Basic Resources on HIV/AIDS and Nutrition" to assist individuals in finding information on HIV/AIDS and nutrition. It includes references to national organizations working in nutrition, listings of newsletters, World Wide Web sites, and descriptions of selected educational materials and journal articles. Resources in this guide will direct you to information on these topics:
- Food safety for persons with HIV/AIDS
- Malnutrition, weight loss, and wasting syndrome
- Suggested recipes
- Vitamins and dietary supplements
For more information, or a customized search of any of the databases, contact the CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse at 1-800-458-5231.
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