Abstract
Nutrition assessment is a vital component of the general care of HIV-infected adults. With access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), HIV infection may become a chronic, manageable disease, Nutritional and metabolic complications traditionally associated with HIV infection such as hypertriglyceridemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and weight loss continue to occur. However, emerging abnormalities such as regional alterations in body shape (fat redistribution syndrome or HIV-associated lipodystrophy), increasing body weight, high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, insulin resistance, and other metabolic derangements may also be present. In addition, as patients are living longer, they may be susceptible to other age-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. In this article, we review strategies for nutrition assessment and management in HIV-infected adults. Attention is focused on specific symptoms such as weight loss and diarrhea and specific disorders such as lipodystrophy, micronutrient deficiencies, and dyslipidemia, which commonly affect HIV-infected individuals, Proper attention to nutritional status may help to reduce the burden of disease and promote an enhanced quality of life in HIV-infected individuals.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-15 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Nutrition in Clinical Care |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 2005 |
Keywords
- HAART
- HIV
- Highly active anti-retroviral therapy
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Nutrition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nutrition and Dietetics