Question

For this discussion you will review "Living well with HIV/AIDS -

Then respond to the following:

1. What are three diet therapy considerations that must be made for people living with HIV/AIDS?
2. Why is it important for them to adhere to these dietary requirements?
3. What may happen if they don't?
4. What two strategies can you use to facilitate adherence?

Answer 1

1).

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a causative agent of a dreadful sexually transmitted disease (STD) called AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). This virus mainly kills the T helper-cells of immune system, thus the immune system will be malfunctions.

The immune functioning is reduced in these patients. so taking nutritious food is important to maintain normal health. Muscle wasting, diarrhea, and lipid abnormalities are also common in HIV patients, which demand high intake of nutrients. So, the three diet therapy considerations important for people living with HIV/AIDS are,

i). Food must be balanced and contains adequate nutrients to meet the nutritional demands

ii). Eating raw foods (such as raw eggs, and sea food) must be avoided

iii). Maintaining extreme water and food safety to avoid spread of infections.