Food Security and Nutrition
Food Security and Nutrition
 | Often neglected, food security1 and nutrition2 are critical for individuals, households and communities af- fected by HIV. Lack of food security and poor nutri- tional status may hasten progression to AIDS-related illnesses Download this publication |
| The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that beginning next month more than 700,000 hungry Cambodians – mostly young children and HIV/AIDS and TB patients – will not receive essential food. The situation is likely to worsen unless new donations are received soon. Download this publication |
HIV/AIDS and Food and Nutrition Security: From Evidence to Action. Gillespie S and Kadiyala S (2005)
| The HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global crisis with impacts that will be felt for decades to come. More than 20 million people have died since the first case was reported in 1981. In 2004, HIV/AIDS killed more than 3 million people, and nearly 5 million became infected, bringing to 39 million the number of people living with the virus around the world. More than 25 million of these people live in sub-Saharan Africa, where in some countries one in three adults is infected. In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 12 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS (UNAIDS/WHO 2004). Download this publication |
| Interactions between antiretroviral therapy (ART) and food and nutrition can affect medication efficacy, nutritional status, and adherence to drug regimens. Drug-food interactions consist of the effects of food on medication efficacy, the effects of medication on nutrient utilization, the effects of medication side ef- fects on food consumption, and unhealthy side effects caused by medication and certain foods. As ART interventions scale up in resource limited settings, addressing food and nutrition implications becomes a critical component of care and support programs and services. Download this publication |
| This guide provides information for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-affected households and communities on how nutrition can help HIV-positive people live healthier lives throughout the progression of HIV disease. Malnutrition is a common complication of HIV infection and plays a significant and independent role in its morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition was one of the earliest complications of AIDS to be recognized and has been used to clinically diagnose AIDS. Download this publication |
| HIV/AIDSis the greatest health crisis the world faces today. An estimated 40 million people are now living with HIV/AIDS and, in 2003, the pandemic led to 5 million new infections and claimed 3 million lives. An increasing burden is being placed on women and children, who are experiencing growing rates of AIDS-related illness and death in many settings. Globally, about half of all adults living with HIV/AIDS are women, and 2.5 million children are living with the virus. A total of 700,000 children were newly infected in 2003, mainly through mother-to- child transmission of HIV. Download this publication |
| Malnutrition and HIV/AIDS work in tandem, creating a vicious cycle (see Figure 1). HIV compromises the immune system of infected persons, increasing their susceptibility to other infections, which can negatively affect nutritional status. Conversely, malnutrition increases the severity of the HIV disease by further weakening the immune system, which decreases the body’s ability to fight HIV and other infections. Download this publication |
| The Executive Board, at its 101st session in January 1998, called for a revitalization of the global commitment to appropriate infant and young child nutrition, and in particular breastfeeding and complementary feeding.1 Subsequently, in close collaboration with UNICEF, WHO organized a consultation (Geneva, 13-17 March 2000) to assess infant and young child feeding policies, review key interventions, and formulate a comprehensive strategy for the next decade. Download this publication |
| The links between nutrition and infection are well known. Good nutrition is essential for achieving and preserving health while helping the body to protect itself from infections. Consumption of a well-balanced diet is essential to make up for the loss of energy and nutrients caused by infections. Good nutrition also helps to promote a sense of well-being and to strengthen the resolve of the sick to get better. The nutritional advice in this manual can help sick people, including those living with HIV/AIDS, to feel better. Download this publication |
