Nutritional assessment in patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Authors

  • Rosana Mendes Reis BARBOSA Hospital Dr. Anuar Auad Hospital de Doenças Tropicais de Goiânia
  • Nélida Schmid FORNÉS Universidade Federal de Goiás

Keywords:

nutrition, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, nutritional assessment, protein-energy malnutrition

Abstract

Patients infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome often present protein-energy malnutrition. The manifestations are heterogeneous and depend on the patient’s previous health status. The nutritional status must be assessed and carefully controlled, so that satisfactory results can be achieved and the therapeutic plan can be effective. A complete detailed nutritional assessment is fundamental; besides, the health professional team and the patients themselves need to be aware of the symptoms and the disease progress, in order to take an early and integrated action.

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Published

2003-12-25

How to Cite

Mendes Reis BARBOSA, R. ., & Schmid FORNÉS, N. (2003). Nutritional assessment in patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Brazilian Journal of Nutrition, 16(4). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/nutricao/article/view/9157