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Date: 22 December 2024
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Dietetic service
Within the clinic at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), there is access to specialist HIV Dietitians who are available to discuss any nutrition-related query you have. They are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and are members of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and Dietitians in HIV and AIDS Association (DHIVA). The advice provided is tailored to your own needs.
Having HIV should not mean making too many changes to your diet. As long as you consume a healthy, balanced diet, you should be able to get all of the vitamins, minerals and energy you need to maintain your weight and nutrition.
Further information
Healthy eatingInformation on healthy eating for people with HIV.Protect your heartInformation on how people with HIV can protect their heart. Research has shown that people with HIV are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease e.g. heart attack, stroke and angina.Managing unintentional weight lossInformation for HIV patients on how to manage any unintentional weight loss (a loss of 5% or more of your starting weight within three months).Weight reduction adviceInformation on managing a healthy weight and body mass index for HIV patients.Vitamins and mineralsInformation on vitamins and minerals for HIV patients.Food safetyFood safety information for HIV patients.DiabetesInformation about diabetes for patients with HIV.AlcoholInformation for HIV patients on consumption of alcohol.