Living Well with HIV and AIDS: A Guide to NutritionThis guide informs patients on healthy eating by outlining sound eating strategies for feeling and looking better and staying healthier longer by providing guidance in symptom management and nutrition support. This publication provides sources of vitamins and minerals especially important to the immune system as well as potential nutrition interactions with anti-HIV medications. Additional tips on keeping up muscle mass and exercising are included. |
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