Nutritional Issues and Positive Living in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2018
Description
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.
Citation Information
Clark, W. Andrew; and Cress, Eileen M.. 2018. Nutritional Issues and Positive Living in Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS. Nursing Clinics of North America. Vol.53(1). 13-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2017.10.002 ISSN: 0029-6465