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1
Q

it is estimated that ___________ million people in the world are living with HIV

A

34

2
Q

HIV invades the DNA of what 2 types of cells? why is this bad?

A
  1. CD4
  2. T helper lymphocytes

**these are the main cells involved with fighting off infection

3
Q

what is the overall result of HIV?

A

immunodeficiency

4
Q

what are the 2 phases of HIV? what is the CD4 count like in each?

A
  1. clinical asymptomatic (CD4 count above 500)

2. crisis(AIDS)( with

5
Q

what is the main nutritional goal of AIDS MNT? what are 3 ways to accomplish this specifically?

A

increased food/kcal

  1. small frequent meals
  2. nutrient dense foods(nuts, milkshakes, cheese, sugar)
  3. appetite stimulant meds
6
Q

often times, AIDS patients experience pain while eating from mucosal damage. what can you tell them to try? (3)

A

foods that are:

  • soft/moist
  • room temp
  • NOT spicy
7
Q

what is lipodystrophy?

A

pattern of abnormal fat metabolism with wasting of face and limbs, but accumulation of fat under skin/in body cavity it abnormally would not(Ex. between shoulder blades)

8
Q

lipodystrophy causes what to show up on a lipid panel?

A

increase in chol, TG

9
Q

t/f: lipodystrophy affects CHO metabolism

A

true(indirectly)–> causes insulin resistance

10
Q

lipodystrophy is most commonly reported among patients taking ____________(meds)

A

protease inhibitors

11
Q

what is HAART?

A

highly active antiretroviral therapy

12
Q

what type of fats should be emphasized for patients with lipodystrophy?

A

omega 3s

13
Q

what are 3 main goals for CHO intake of lipodystrophy patients?

A
  1. whole grain, low glycemic
  2. TEN fruits + veg daily
  3. 1 serving nuts daily
14
Q

besides “humpback” what are 2 other appearance symptoms HIV patients experience?

A

central adiposity and facial lipoatrophy (face wasting)