Wipe up juices from raw meats quickly. Keep all leftovers refrigerated and eat them within 3 days. Check the expiration date on foods and don't eat foods that are outdated. Drink bottled water if your public water isn't pure. Your body needs vitamins and minerals to support the chemical reactions our cells need to live.
Different nutrients affect different processes in the body like digestion and thinking.
Vitamins and minerals can be found in many foods. Healthy people may get all of the vitamins and minerals they need from their food. But people with HIV need more vitamins and minerals to help repair and heal cells. Also some medications can create shortages of different nutrients in our bodies.