World Aids Day 2016
World AIDS Day on 1 December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.
The theme of this year’s event is “Hands up for HIV Prevention”. The campaign looks at ways to improve prevention strategies, identifying key areas among specific groups of people who are vulnerable to transmission – adolescent girls and young women in particular.
An HIV-positive person’s body undergoes changes, both from medications and the disease itself, therefore good nutrition can have several benefits.
It can:
•Improve your overall quality of life by providing nutrients your body needs.
•Keep your immune system stronger so you can better fight disease.
•Help manage HIV symptoms and complications.
•Process medications and help manage their side effects.
The Basic Principles of Nutrition and HIV
•Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes
•Choosing lean, low-fat sources of protein
•Limiting sweets, soft drinks, and foods with added sugar
•Including proteins, carbohydrates, and a little good fat in all meals and snacks.