HIV and Nutrition - Dr. Christine Agatha Onyango and Rose Okello
Today we will learn about the impact of nutrition on HIV, the special ways that HIV positive people metabolize nutrients, and the specific needs for a balanced and appropriate diet for HIV positive people.
During the second part, we will focus on nutritional needs in pediatric settings.
Readings ahead of time and reading question
1. What are some of the strategies that can increase vitamin and mineral intake to replenish or build body stores and optimize immune function?
2. Mention the adverse effect of too much intake of the following supplements:
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Iron
Zinc
Vitamin B
Selenium
3. How does the provision of health care to people living with HIV/AIDS help maintain nutritional status?
4. Can good nutrition slow the progression of HIV to AIDS?
5. What is the effect of poor nutrition on the immune system?
Seminar slides and link to recording posted on YouTube