Document 0649
 DOCN  M9440649
 TI    Interactions between nutrition and infection with human immunodeficiency
       virus.
 DT    9404
 AU    Gorbach SL; Knox TA; Roubenoff R; Department of Community Health, Tufts
       University School of; Medicine, Boston, MA 02111.
 SO    Nutr Rev. 1993 Aug;51(8):226-34. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94134320
 AB    Nutritional status is severely compromised in persons infected with the
       human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). One or a combination of several
       disease-related factors can contribute to substantial weight loss and
       malnutrition, accelerating the downhill course of the disease. Efforts
       to prevent weight loss should include early intervention aimed at
       appetite stimulation, nutritional supplementation with high-calorie,
       high-protein oral supplements, and diagnosis and treatment of underlying
       infections and malabsorption. Although enteral or parenteral feedings
       may be warranted, these forms of nutritional support pose special
       problems in HIV-infected persons, and the ultimate benefits of these
       measures are not yet clear. The recent use of pharmacologic agents to
       stimulate appetite or improve body composition shows promise, but more
       research is needed before these drugs can be widely recommended as
       adjuncts to therapy. In general, unproven remedies should be avoided, as
       their risks may well outweigh their benefits.
 DE    Body Composition  Cachexia  Cytokines/PHYSIOLOGY  Diet  Energy
       Metabolism  Human  *HIV Infections  *Nutrition  Nutrition Disorders
       JOURNAL ARTICLE  REVIEW  REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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