HIV - Consumers

• AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)


  An infectious disease caused by the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)
• AIDS sufferers


  • Have very weak immune system
  • Get infections quickly and are vulnerable
  • Opportunistic diseases
  • Body is unable to fight infections
• AIDS


  • Causes lack of absorption of nutrients
  • Causes metabolic changes
  • Causes loss of appetite
  • Is a chronic disease
• Protein


  Strengthens the immune system
• Vitamin A


  Keeps linings of the skin, lungs and gut healthy
• Vitamin E


  Acts as an anti-oxidant
• Vitamin B6


  Maintains a healthy immune system
• Selenium


  Acts as an anti-oxidant and activates T-Cells
• Zinc


  Strengthens the immune system
• Iron


  Plays a role in a healthy immune system
• Protein sources


  • Meat, fish, chicken, milk, eggs and legumes
• Vitamin A sources

  • Dark green, yellow, orange fruits and vegetables
• Vitamin E sources


  • Plant oils, margarine and nuts
• Vitamin C sources


  • Citrus fruits, guavas, berries, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, cauliflower, mangoes
• Vitamin B6 sources


  • Meat, fish, grains, nuts, eggs, poultry and milk
• Zinc sources


  • Meat, fish, poultry, shellfish, cereals, beans and peanuts
• Iron sources


  • Liver, red meat, fish, poultry, whole grain cereals and legumes
• Selenium sources


  • Whole grain cereals, fish, peanuts, milk and milk products
• Important guidelines for healthy eating

  • Eat a variety of food
  • Anti-oxidants protect cells against damage
  • Fruits and vegetables are best sources of vitamins and minerals
  • Flavonoids and phytosterols play an important role
  • Meat and meat products help to prevent muscle loss
  • Drinking water must be clean and safe
  • Alcohol must be avoided and principles of personal hygiene be followed