Oral nutrition for the patient with HIV infection

Nurs Clin North Am. 1997 Dec;32(4):813-30.

Abstract

In the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy, it is unclear what percentage of patients with HIV infection will develop nutritional issues, including weight loss, diarrheal illness and anorexia. The purpose of this article is to discuss nutritional concerns that can occur with HIV infection and potential treatment strategies. We have included 3 case studies identifying these issues and a nutritional assessment guideline. Nutrition interventions, exercise recommendations, and other alternative strategies to combat HIV associated weight loss is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eating
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / metabolism
  • HIV Infections / nursing
  • HIV Infections / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Nutrition Disorders / complications*
  • Nutrition Disorders / diet therapy
  • Nutritional Requirements
  • Weight Loss