Module 21- HIV/AIDS

- Understand the MNT needs and timing for HIV/AIDS patients, including energy needs as nutrition status changes from treatment and disease processes

- Know the medical treatment for HIV/AIDS and the possible effects on nutrition status

- Learn side effects of symptoms of HIV/AIDS

Proper nutrition, eating a variety of foods and maintaining a healthy weight, have key benefits to supporting the immune system function of individuals with HIV/AIDS. Of utmost importance is education on food and water safety, as individuals with HIV infections are highly susceptible to foodborne illness. In addition, many patients with HIV/AIDS are unable to meet their RDA levels for micronutrients, so vitamin and mineral supplements are recommended, especially calcium and vitamin D.

HIV/AIDS Nutrition (PowerPoint)

Mini Case Study (In-Class)

See Laulima Assignments, Tests, and Surveys for all graded work and assessments.

1) Course google website

2) Krause Textbook

3) APLA Health Evidence Based Nutrition Practice Guideline Executive Summary Recommendations