WHO Recommendations

Nutrition for Special Groups 3(3+0)

Lesson 48 : Hiv Aids

WHO Recommendations

“Micronutrient supplementation above the level of recommended micronutrients for healthy non- HIV-infected persons of the same age, sex, and physical activity level is not recommended”

  • Ideally, an adequate micronutrient intake should be achieved through consuming a diverse range of foods rich in micronutrients
  • Micronutrient supplementation may be appropriate for some PLHIV.

Discourage mega dosing of supplements

How to increase in Food Intake

In addition to normal food intake, 3 meals per day:


% increase

Quantity of food*

+10%

One extra snack

+20%

+20% Two extra snacks

+30%

1 extra main meal

+40%

One extra main meal and one snack

+50%

One extra main meal and two snacks

+60%

Two extra main meals

+100%

3 extra main meals and one snack

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