This webpage has important Publications about Nutrition and HIV/AIDS published by various sources.

Position of the American Dietetic Association and the Dietitians of Canada: Nutrition Intervention in the Care of Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

South African National Guidelines on Nutrition for People Living with HIV/AIDS (2002) - The South African Nutrition Guidelines for People Living with TB, HIV/AIDS, and Other Chronic Debilitating Conditions” was announced at the Nutrition in Adults Living with HIV/AIDS Symposium and Workshop on 26-27 February 2002 in Pretoria, South Africa.  A full copy of the originally distributed guidelines can be downloaded here or obtained from the Department of Health, Nutrition Directorate, Private Bag X828, Pretoria 0001, Republic of South Africa, telephone number 012-312-0061.General diet recommendations are shown here:

• Eat a variety of foods.

• Make starchy foods the basis of each meal.

• Eat lots of vegetables and fruits.

• Meat and dairy foods may be eaten daily.

• Eat dry beans, peas, lentils, peanuts or soya regularly.

•  In sugars, fats and oils.

• Use salt sparingly.

• Be as active as you can.

• Drink lots of clean, safe water

Living Well with HIV/AIDS (2002) - Living Well with HIV/AIDS is a manual on nutritional support and caring for people living with HIV/AIDS. Meeting immediate food, nutrition and other basic needs is essential if HIV/AIDS-affected households are to live with dignity and security. Providing nutritional care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS is an important part of caring at all stages of the disease. This manual provides home care agents and local service providers with practical recommendations for a healthy and well balanced diet for people living with HIV/AIDS. It deals with common complications that people living with HIV/AIDS are experiencing at different stages of infection and helps provide local solutions that emphasize using local food resources and home-based care and support.

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