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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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Nutritional therapy for AIDS/HIV infection includes which of the following?
  1. Supplementation with ginseng and other herbs
  2. Avoidance of raw fruits and vegetables
  3. Protein intake of 0.8-1.2 g/kg per day
  4. Use of milk-based shakes to boost caloric intake
Explanation
Answer: B - Nutritional care for AIDS/HIV infection includes avoidance of raw fruits and vegetables, since they may be contaminated with pathogens. Increasing protein intake to 1.5-2 g/kg per day is recommended to prevent muscle wasting. Use of ginseng and other herbal supplements is not recommended, since they may interfere with the activity of drugs used to treat AIDS. Use of milk-based shakes may cause diarrhea due to lactose intolerance.
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