With the increased number of individuals who are living longer there will be an increased need for nutritional assessments and counseling. Increase funding for food and nutritional supplements and create a new delivery system for those who are not currently receiving resources from Food and Friends or other home-delivery programs. Currently there are no nutritional clinical pathways for HIV infected individuals. Water quality, and safe food preparation and handling are all key in the prevention of food-borne illnesses in immunocompromised individuals. Educating individuals on the established guidelines will prevent the morbidity and mortality associated with opportunistic infections.
Physicians usually have limited training in nutrition.