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cotton seed shear butter, palm oil and margarine.
Animal sources of fat include lard, butter (including
ghee) cheese, fatty meet and fish (including fish oil).
Dietary fiber
We need fiber or roughage in our food. Fiber is
important for
the movement
of the bowels,
however
it
reduces
the
absorption of
some nutrients
like iron, zinc
and
other
minerals. The
best source of
fiber is from vegetable and fruits
Vitamins
Vitamins area largely
protective
foods.
They
are
mainly
found in fruits and
vegetables; doodo,
nakati, malakwang,
cabbages, mangoes
oranges, jack fruit,
water melon etc
Minerals
Minerals are need for the functioning of the immune
system. Important minerals include iron selenium iodine
and calcium.
Water and
beverages
Water is an important
component of the
body and its functions
people should drink
boiled and filtered
water if possible.
Water is also found in tea, soups, milk, juices and
fruits. However one should not only rely on tea coffee
and alcoholic drinks as a source of water as they can
interfere with absorption of nutrients and may interact
with medicines negatively
How can you support an HIV
positive person with regard to
nutrition
t Provide him/her with information about nutrition.
This will help the person to eat the proper food
types
t Encourage them to check their nutritional status on
a regular basis
t Encourage them to check their weight, height and
HB regularly
t Assist them not to lose weight.
t If the client loses weight help them, by encouraging
him/her to do the following
t Eat a balance diet
t Eat nutritious food in between the three main
meals
t Help him to identify locally available foods that will
be included on the menu
t Encourage the person to drink at least eight glasses
of water
t Treat every infection promptly
t Encourage them to avoid habits that lead to mal
absorption of food into the body like alcohol,
tealeaves, coffee, and drugs
t Monitor to make sure they are eating the prepared
food.
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Introduction
Nutrition plays a critical role in comprehensive care
and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Nutritional
interventions can help manage symptoms, promote
response to medical treatment, slow progression of the
disease, and increase the quality of life by improving
daily functioning.
What is Nutrition?
It is a process, by which food and drink is taken, digested
and absorbed by the body to provide for normal growth,
development and health. It also refers to how food is
consumed, digested, absorbed and utilized by the body
for growth, reproduction and maintenance of health.
Foods contain different nutrients that include water,
carbohydrates proteins (or amino acids), lipids, vitamins
and minerals.
Why is good nutrition
Important?
Good nutrition is essential for:
t Growth, development, replacement and repair of
cells and tissues.
t Production of energy used for various activities
such as warmth, movement and work
t Carrying out chemical processes such as digestion,
metabolism and maintenance
t Protection against disease and recovery from
disease.
What is the link between
Nutrition and HIV &AIDS?
There is a significant link between nutrition and HIV and
AIDS, due to the following reasons:
t The relationship between malnutrition and HIV
and AIDS creates a vicious cycle that weakens the
immune system.
t Persons with HIV and AIDS are at increased risk of
malnutrition through various mechanisms, some of
which are not related to food intake.
t Poor nutrition increases susceptibility to opportunistic
infections and may accelerate the progression of
HIV and AIDS.
sugary foods include honey,jam. Table/tea sugar cakes
and biscuits. Sugary foods also include most artificial
fruit and juices and sodas
What is a balanced diet?
Proteins
Balanced diet entails eating a variety of foods that
provide all nutrients needed by the body in the right
amounts and quality to ensure body nourishment.
What are the different types of
foods
No single food contains all the nutrients the body needs
in the right quantities and combinations. Only breast
milk contains the combinations and quantity needed for
a young baby.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are called energy giving foods because
they are your body’s primary sources for energy.
Carbohydrates are comprised of sugars, starches, and
cellulose.
The
main
sources
of
carbohydrates
i n c l u d e ;
matooke, sweet
potatoes,
cassava, maize,
millet,
posho,
yams,
rice,
bread, sorghum,
Irish
potatoes
etc. This is the
food type that we
serve in biggest
quantities
in
the average meal and it is usually the cheapest food
type in the market. However, it is important to note that
carbohydrates alone do not provide a balanced diet we
need other food types.
Sugars and sugary foods
Sugars are also a rich source of energy. Sugars and
Proteins are body building foods. They are essential for
cell growth. Proteins support the function and formation
of the general structure of all
tissues including muscles,
bones teeth, skin and nails
there are two main types of
protein; plant proteins and
animal proteins.
Plant proteins
These
include
beans,
peas, green grams, ground
nuts, simsim soy beans.
Plant proteins also provide
vitamins and minerals
Animal proteins
The
main
animal foods in
our country are
meat milk and
milk products
( c h e e s e ,
yoghurt
and
fermented
milks) fish eggs
grasshoppers
and white ants.
Fats
and oils
Fats and oils are a rich
source of energy. People
need fats in small quantities.
Excessive consumption of
fat predisposes individuals
to obesity.
Vegetable oils are obtained
from corn, simsim, sunflower,