But it's essential for people infected with HIV, so nutrition needs to be a priority, along with taking your medications. Refer to Food Boosters . Refer to Diarrhea. If you can't meet your energy and protein needs, consult with your doctor or dietitian. Refer to Weight Gain or Food Boosters.
Nutrition can help strengthen the immune system and can help fight off opportunistic infections.
Your nutritional needs will vary during different stages of the disease. There is a lot of misleading information about these topics. Click on Where to get nutrition advice for more information about this topic. A general rule of thumb is to keep your weight 10 to 15 pounds above your desirable weight. Forget what you're hearing from newspapers, television, and radio about nutrition.