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Learning Objectives
Describe the effect of HIV/AIDS on
nutrition
Describe the impact of malnutrition onHIV infection in adults
Identify the effect of micronutrient
supplementation on HIV progression
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Learning Objectives
Describe Goals of nutrition care and
support in HIV/AIDS
Describe essential components of nutritioncare and support in HIV/AIDS
Describe key actions for HIV-infected
people
Describe appropriate assessments
inter!entions follo"-up and re!ie" for
nutritional care in HIV/AIDS
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Learning objective
Describe e!idence-based nutritional care
for #$%HIV
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Evidence-based NutritionalCare
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Malnutrition and HIV
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Malnutrition and HIV
(alnutrition and HIV are pre!alent "orld"ide"ith the highest rates of both in sub-Saharan
Africa
(alnutrition influences immune function the!irulence of infectious agents progression ofchronic infections such as HIV and geneticfactors that determine the outcome of sepsis
)he association bet"een HIV morbidity andmalnutrition is bi-directional– (alnutrition affects HIV disease progression
– HIV affects nutritional status
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Types o Malnutrition!"rotein#$nergy Malnutrition
#rimary #*( caused by inade+uate
intake
Secondary #*( is the result of illness
in,uries or treatments causing altered
appetite digestion absorption
(ost common form of malnutrition in HIV
disease
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"rotein#$nergy Malnutrition%&'
sed to describe nutritional macrodeficiency
syndromes
– (arasmus. deficiency of calories
– "ashiorkor. deficiency of protein
– 0utritional d"arfism in children and "asting syndromes inadults
(easured as body si1e by "eight or body mass inde
3"eight 4kg5 di!ided by height in 4meters52 6
– 7 &8. se!erely malnourished– &8-&89:. moderately malnourished
– &;-&
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Types o Malnutrition!Micronutrient Nutrition
Alterations in the stores of fat- and "ater-soluble!itamins and trace elements
@linical symptoms are subtle unless deficiency is
se!ere ften accompanies infectious diseases
(ost common eamples in children and adults.– Iron -B anemia
– Vitamin A -B susceptibility to infection associated "ithHIV-disease progression and increased mortalityincreased maternal-fetal transmission
– Iodine -B thyroid enlargement and hypothyroidism
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Nutrition!+educed Intake
HIV is associated "ith reduced intake of
food/nutrients
– @ogniti!e impairment and/or depression -B
reduced moti!ation and ability to access andprepare foods
– Camily instability or po!erty -B reduced access tofood
– HIV- I- or medication-induced -B anoreia andnausea
– Is of mouth and esophagus -B painful s"allo"ing
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Nutrition!)ltered Metabolis,
HIV is associated "ith altered
metabolism of food/nutrients
– HIV and Is increase catabolism andenergy needs by &' E &>F
– Adult man needs an additional =''calories/day 4from 2&''-B2>''5
– #rotein re+uirements increase by >'F (en. >; -B of protein grams/day
%omen. =< -B ;2 grams/day9
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$ects o HIV on Nutrition!-asting
Se!ere malnutrition in HIV-infected persons is
recogni1ed as "asting defined as.
– ody "eight loss of B &'F
– %ith associated fatigue fe!er and diarrhea uneplained by
another cause
*tiology is multifactorial
Any "eight loss of B >F is associated "ith accelerated
disease progression impaired functional status and
increased mortality %asting is a %H Stage = diagnosis and is a
criterion for AV initiation
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Malnutrition and HIV()ID*
Affect the body in similar "ays Affect the ability of the immune system to fight
infection and keep the body healthy through.
– Disrupts @D= number / function
– Disrupts @D< number / function
– Alters delayed type cutaneous hypersensiti!ity
– Alters @D= / @D< ratio
– Impairs antibody response– Impairs bacteria killing
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Malnutrition and HIV()ID* %&'
$o" (I is associated "ith disease
progression and death
0utrient deficiencies 4!itamins A &2 *
selenium and 1inc5 are associated "ith
"orse outcomes
– HIV transmission
– Disease progression
– (ortality
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"syc4osocial 0actors orMalnutrition
Cood scarcity
Cinancial constraints
Camily disruption $oss of financial bread"inner
$oss of primary caregi!er due to illness
or death (ental health factors. depression
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8oals o Nutrition are and *upport
• Improve nutritional status− Maintain weight and prevent weight loss
− Preserve muscle mass
• Ensure adequate nutrient intake
−Improve eating haits and diet
− !eplenish stores of essential nutrients
• Prevent food"orne illnesses
• Enhance quality of life− #reat opportunistic infections
− Manage symptoms affecting food intake
• Provide palliative care
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o,ponents o Nutritional are and *upport
&9 0utritional
assessment
29 Inter!ention
?9 Collo" up and re!ie"
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Nutritional )ssess,ent
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-4y Measure9
)o identify and track body composition changes o!er
time and trends
− @hanges in "eight
−@hanges in body cell mass and fat-free mass
− Serum nutrient le!els cholesterol etc9
)o use results to design appropriate inter!entions
)o address client concerns about their health
)o meet increasing emphasis on physical nutrition
assessment as part of clinical trials
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-4at to Measure9
Anthropometry
$aboratory tests
@linical assessments
Diet history and lifestyle
) t4 t i M t
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)nt4ropo,etric Measure,entsin HIV()ID*
)o assess and monitor "eight %eight and height
#ercentage of "eight and/or body mass indechanges o!er time
)o assess and monitor body composition $ean body mass
ody cell mass Skinfold 4triceps biceps mid-thigh5
@ircumferences 4"aist mid-upper arm hips3buttocks6 mid-thigh breast si1e for "omen
neck circumferenc!e 4buffalo hump65
L b M
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Laboratory Measure,entsin HIV()ID*
#o assess and monitor nutrient levels
$erum micronutrients %e&g& retinol' (inc)
Haemogloin %and ferritin)#o assess and monitor ody composition
*asting lood sugar'
+ipid profiles %e&g&' cholesterol andtriglycerides)
$erum insulin
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linical )ssess,ents in HIV()ID*
Symptoms and illnesses associated
"ith HIV/AIDS Diarrhea and !omiting
Ce!er 4temperature5 (outh and throat sores
ral thrush
(uscle "asting Catigue and lethargy
Skin rashes
*dema
#alm pallor
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Diet History in HIV()ID*
2=-hour food consumption or foodfre+uency recalls can be used 4in theabsence of acute food stress5 to assess
)ypes and amounts of food eaten 4including food
access and utili1ation and food handling5
se of supplements and medications
Cactors affecting food intake 4appetite eating
patterns medication side effects lifestyle
taboos hygiene psychological factors stigma
economic factors5
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Interventions
*tages o HIV Disease and
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*tages o HIV Disease andNutrition
$pecific nutrition recommendations varyaccording to underlying nutritional
status and HIV disease progression $arly stage! ,o symptoms' stale weight
Middle stage! -eight loss' opportunistic
infections associated effects
Late stage! $ymptomatic .I/$
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Nutrition are and *upport"riorities by *tage o Disease
.symptomatic0 Counsel to stay healthy
Encourage uilding stores of essential nutrients andmaintaining weight and lean ody mass
Ensure understanding of food and water safety
Encourage physical activity
Middle stage 1 Counsel to minimi(e consequences
Counsel to maintain dietary intake during acute illness
.dvise increased nutrient intake to recover and gain weight
Encourage continued physical activity
+ate stage0 Provide comfort
.dvise on treating opportunistic infections
Counsel to modify diet according to symptoms
Encourage eating and physical activity
N t iti ) ti HIV
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Nutrition )ctions or HIV#Inected "eople
To prevent 3eig4t loss Promote adequate energy and protein intake
Individuali(e meal plan and modify to match medicationregime or health changes
.dvise changing lifestyles that negatively affect energyand nutrient intake
To i,prove body co,position Promote regular e2ercise to preserve muscle mass
Promote steroidsTo i,prove i,,unity and prevent inections
Promote increased vitamin and mineral intake Promote food safety Promote use of .!Vs to reduce viral load
)lgorit4, or Managing -eig4t
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)lgorit4, or Managing -eig4tLoss in "atients 3it4 HIV()ID*
DX Profile=starved
metabolism, decreased
body fatlean
!X="eed #IV, enteral,
a$$etite stimulation%,
ma&e meal $lans,$romote $ositive
lifestyles, treat
sym$toms t'at may
affect food inta&e
D: "roile;starved,etabolis,5 decreased
body at(lean
+:; Treat 8I disordersand ot4er inections5
consider supple,entsand drug#oodinteractions5 counsel on4ygiene and ood4andling
D: "roile;abnor,al,etabolis,5 relatively4ig4 at(lean ratio< lo3
testosterone.
+:;Make an e7ercise
plan5 provide ,etabolicsteroids %9' and )+Vs %9'
$tiology unkno3nor unclear
+:;ontinue toeed and observe
Diarr4ea or ,al#absorption9
Metabolicpara,eters
$nergyintake9
OK NONor,al
LO- =$* )bnor,al
$ource0 .dapted from Hellerstein and 3otler 4556
"ro,ote )de>uate
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"ro,ote )de>uateNutrient Intake
Identify locally availale and acceptale foods
Promote a diet adequate in energy' protein and
other essential nutrients− Increase energy intake y 478"498
− Increase protein intake
−Increase eating a variety of foods %especiallymore fruits and vegetales) and:or promote
multiple micronutrient supplements for
improved immune function
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*upport Individuali?ed Meal "lans
Consider
• $tage of illness and symptoms
• *ood security %availaility and accessiility of
asic foods)
• !esources %money' time' other caretakers)
• *ood likes and dislikes
• 3nowledge' attitudes' and practices%especially traditional dietary taoos)
Modi Meal "lans to * it
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Modiy Meal "lans to *uitMedication and Healt4 *tatus
*le2iility to change depending on client conte2t
Possile food and drug interactions Changes in medication regimens
.sence of opportunistic infections and otherinfections that may affect food intake orutili(ation
Changes in food accessiility in terms of qualityand quantity %especially in resource"poor settings)
Consider
"ro,ote Liestyle 4anges or
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"ro,ote Liestyle 4anges orNutritional -ell#being
$li,inate oods and practices t4at aggravate
inection
− !aw eggs and unpasteuri(ed dairy products
−*oods not thoroughly cooked' especially meats
− ;noiled water or unk? foods with little nutritional value
− *oods that aggravate symptoms related to diarrhea' nauseaand vomiting' loating' loss of appetite' and mouth sores%e&g&' e2pired foods' fatty foods)
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+eco,,end +egular $7ercise
Muscle loss can e restored y reducing
viral load or maintaining physical activity
Physical activity improves• +ean ody mass
• @ody composition
• @one density
• $trength• *unctional capacity
• Auality of life
• .ppetite
T4erapeutic +egi,ens
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T4erapeutic +egi,ensor HIV#+elated -eig4t Loss
T4erapy Nitrogenretention%g(day'
+ate o c4ange in bodyco,position
+@M %kg:wk) -eight %kg:wk)
Megestrol acetate ,. 7&77"7&79 7&B9
Parental nutrition ,. 7&77 7&7
rDH B&7 7&9 7&4
,androlone %hypogonadal) &F 7&9 7&B4
!esistance e2ercise alone &6 7&B6 7&9
!esistance e2ercise ando2androlone
9&G 7&6G 7&6B
Source! )dapted ro, Hellerstein and Kotler @AAB
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Increase
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$trategies to increase vitamin and mineral intake toreplenish or uild ody stores and optimi(e immunefunction
0ood#based approac4es
− Include local vegetales' vitamin"enriched or fortified localproducts %mai(e meal' wheat or soy flour' margarine' cereals)
− Have no undesirale side effects
− .re affordale
Nutrient supple,ents
− .re more asorale y sick person
− Multivitamin and multiple"micronutrient supplements are
etter than than single vitamins and minerals
IncreaseVita,in and Mineral Intake
*uggested Nutrient *upple,ent
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*uggested Nutrient *upple,entIntake in HIV()ID*
Source0 $erono 4555 #ang et al 455G& E2cerpts from Eat up
Vitamin . !/.9'777 I;)
"B !/. %4'777"7'777I;)
Vitamin E B77"677 I;
Vitamin @ High"potency @ comple2%e&g&' @"9 or @"97 withniacin and @G)
Vitamin C 4'977"'777mg$elenium 77mcg
Jinc 4 !/. %4"45mg)
)dverse $ects o Too Muc4
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)dverse $ects o Too Muc4Intake o Nutrient *upple,ents
Vita,in $0 Malasorption of vitamins . and 3 andgastrointestinal upsets
Vita,in 0 Dastrointestinal upsets' iron overasorption
and adominal loatingIron0 Dastrointestinal leeding %manifested y vomiting and
loody diarrhea) and possile stimulation of viral replication
Cinc0 Dastric distress' nausea' reduced immune
function that favors viral replication %H/+ reported insupplements of K 77mg:day)
Vita,in 60 Dastrointestinal upsets
*eleniu,0 $kin lesions' nausea' and vomiting
Source0 .facan et al 77' #ang et al 455G Jiegler and *iller 455G
"ro,ote 0ood *aety
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"ro,ote 0ood *aetyto "revent 0ood#6orne Illness
Educate clients to avoid products that
Contain raw or undercooked meat
Have e2pired
.re in damaged or ulging packing
.re displayed unsafely %e&g&' mi2ing raw and cooked
foods or meats with fruits and vegetales) .re sold in unsanitary conditions or y workers with
poor personal hygiene or food handling practices
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0ollo3 up and +evie3
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Monitor t4e lients -ell#being
*ollow up Integrate with other care and support activities where
availale
/o continuously in facility and home
Include monitoring of health' nutrition' and dietary indicators Include counseling to address arriers to good nutrition
Lffer support and encouragement
!eview
Meal plans E2ercise regimens
;se of medicines
Compliance with meal requirements
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0actors to onsider in areand *upport o "eopleLiving 3it4 HIV()ID*
0actors in Design and
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0actors in Design andI,ple,entation
• $ocial0 $upport' stigma' gender roles'education' information' traditions' eliefs
• Economic0 Household resources' food
security' financial access to health andnutrition
• Client rights0 Privacy' nondiscrimination in
pulic services• Auality of support and care0 Counseling'
infrastructure' consistency' access to VC# and
.!Vs information on AVs
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Nutritional and)ntiretroviral T4erapy
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o,,on )ntiretroviral Drugs
+everse transcriptase in4ibitors %+TIs'
,ucleoside reverse transcriptase inhiitors' or ,!#Is0Jidovudine %.J#'J/V)' +amivudine %#C)' .acavir %.@C)
,on"nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhiitors' or ,,!#Is0,evirapine %,VP)' Efaviren( %E*V)' /elavirdine %/+V)
"rotease in4ibitors %"Is' $aquinavir %$AV)
!itonavir %!#V) Indinavir %I/V)
Lften taken in comination to increase effectiveness
and reduce resistance
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"ro,ote Ese o )+Vs
!educes viral load' associated opportunisticinfections' and immunity to other infections
!educes HIV"related wasting and the negativeeffects on ody composition
!educes deficiencies of micronutrients suchas (inc and selenium %!ousseau et al 777)
$ducate on Nutrition#+elated
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$ducate on Nutrition +elated*ide $ects o )+Vs
+ipodystrophy %fat maldistriution)
Hyperglycemia:insulin resistance
Hyperlipidemia
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Means fat maldistriution
Is oserved in G8"678 of patients on .!Vs
Is caused y metaolic changes associated with immune reconstitutionand .!V mitochondrial to2icity
!esults in− Hyperlipidemia
− Hyperglycemia' insulin resistance' and glucose intolerance
− Peripheral wasting %e2tremities' face)
−
Visceral and sucutaneous central adiposity %uffalo hump' reastenlargement)
Managed y e2ercise training
Lipodystrop4y
Hyperglyce,ia
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Hyperglycemia0 Increased lood sugar levelsfrom pancreatic prolems or insulin resistance
Insulin resistance %impaired message system)
reported in 68"98 of adult patients on .!Vs
*ew cases of diaetes %8"58)
Management with
−.ntidiaetic agents
− .ntio2idants %e&g&' vitamin C and selenium) tosupport glutathione' which is crucial in insulinaction
Hyperglyce,iaand Insulin +esistance
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Changes triglycerides or cholesterol with or withoutfat maldistriution
Is caused y .!V interference with normal cellular
proteins involved with lipid metaolism Increases levels of triglycerides or cholesterol and
risk of cardiovascular prolems and pancreatitis
Is managed y
− +ipid"lowering drugs− /ecreased fat intake− E2ercise− +ifestyle changes %e&g&' quitting smoking)
Hyperlipide,ia
Nutritional are and *upport
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Promote a nutritionally adequate diet %quality' diversity'and quantity)
Promote safe water' food' and hygiene practices
/iscourage e2cessive fat intake %promote modest fats'starches' and sugars and high"protein food ut fewerfried eggs and yolks)' fatty meats' and animal fats
Prevent muscle wasting with regular e2ercise to urn fat
and uild muscle mass %anaolic agents) Encourage increased fluid intake
.ddress nutritional consequences of drug"nutrientinteractions and side effects of medications
Nutritional are and *upport*trategies 3it4 )+V T4erapy
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(ym$tom-based NutritionCare and (u$$ort
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(anaging the common symptoms that
occur "ith HIV/AIDS disease "ill
– (aimi1e and impro!e nutritional intake
– (aintain "eight and muscle mass
– Impro!e +uality of life
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Loss o )ppetite
*at small fre+uent meals throughout the day
4>-8 meals/d5
(ake e!ery bite count
Drink plenty of li+uids )ake "alks before meals E the fresh air helps
to stimulate appetite
Ha!e family or friends assist "ith foodpreparation
(outh care is ad!isable
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*ore Mout4 and T4roat
A!oid citrus fruits and acidic or spicy
foods
*at foods at room temperature or cold
*at soft and moist foods
A!oid caffeine and alcohol
Cre+uent mouth care
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Nausea and vo,iting
*at small fre+uent meals and snacks to a!oid an
empty stomach
*at dry bread or toast and other plain dry foods in the
morning preferably before getting out of bed
A!oid foods "ith strong or unpleasant odors
A!oid fried foods
A!oid alcohol and coffee
Drink plenty of li+uids A!oid lying do"n immediately 4at least & to 2 hours5
after eating
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Diarr4ea
*at foods that tra!el slo"ly through the digesti!e
tract and decrease stimulation of the bo"el
– ananas mashed fruits soft "hite rice porridge
*at smaller meals more often *liminate milk and milk products to see if
symptoms impro!e
A!oid intake of fried and high fat foods
DonLt eat foods "ith insoluble fiber 4roughage5
– Cor eample. )ake the skin off fruits and !egetables
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Diarr4ea %&'
Drink plenty of fluids 4
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0ever
Drink plenty of fluids
*at small fre+uent meals including
snacks bet"een meals
– As tolerated at regular inter!als
(outh care is ad!isable
Add snacks bet"een meals
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)ltered Taste
se fla!or enhancers such as salt and a
!ariety of herbs and spices
)ry different tetures of food
@he" food "ell and mo!e it around the
mouth
– )his stimulates taste receptors
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"oor 0at )bsorption
*liminate oils butter margarine ghee and
foods that contain or "ere prepared "ith
them
*at lean meats– )rim all !isible fat and remo!e skin from chicken
A!oid deep fried greasy and high fat foods
*at fruits and !egetables and other lo"-fatfoods9
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0atigue5 Let4argy
If possible ha!e someone pre-cook foods
– )his "ill help the patient conser!e energy
*at fresh fruits that donLt re+uire preparation
in-bet"een meals *at smaller more fre+uent meals and snacks
throughout the day
*ercise as able– )his "ill increase energy
)ry to eat at the same time each day9
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Levels of EvidenceLevels of Evidence
I Evidence - Systematic reviews, meta-analysis
RCTs, EB clinical practice gidelines!ased on RCTs
II Evidence - One well designed RCT
III Evidence - CTs without randomization IV Evidence - Well-designed case control or cohort
studies V Evidence - Systematic reviews o descri!tive or "ualitative studies
VI Evidence - Single descri!tive or "ualitative study VII Evidence " #pinions of at$orities, reports
of e%perts
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))N Levels o $vidence%)r,ola5 et al. 5 Nurse5 &11A'
$e!el A
$e!el
$e!el @
$e!el D
$e!el *
$e!el (
(eta-analysis or metasynthesis of multiplecontrolled studies supporting a specific action
@ontrolled randomi1ed or nonrandomi1ed studies
supporting a specific action Mualitati!e descripti!e or correlational studies or
systematic re!ie"s "ith consistent results
#eer-re!ie"ed prof9 organ9 standards "ith studiesto support them
)heory-based e!idence from epert opinion orcase studies
(anufacturerLs recommendations only
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onclusions
Dood nutrition and healthy lifestyle can preservehealth' improve quality of life' prolongindependence' and delay disease progression
.ppropriate physical activity' increases energy'stimulates appetite' and preserves and uilds leanody mass
Preventing food" and water"orne infections reducesthe risk of diarrhea %a common cause of weightloss)' malnutrition' and HIV disease progression
.ntiretroviral therapy can help improve quality oflife' ut patients should e educated on adversenutrition"related effects