Nutrition counseling after diagnosis may help to ensure adequate nutrition in people diagnosed with HIV. Although evidence does not support the use of a specific diet, it is recommended to eat a varied diet with enough protein, vitamins, and minerals. [1] [2] In low-income areas where food availability is a concern and diets may lack variety, a multivitamin is recommended for everyone diagnosed with HIV. [3]
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Nutrition counseling can help ensure adequate nutrition for people with human immunodeficiency virus; this counseling emphasizes a varied diet with sufficient protein, vitamins, and minerals. In low-income areas with limited food variety, a multivitamin may be recommended.