Trimester 1

This course supports students to provide effective nutrition care and support to PLHIV. To achieve this purpose, the course has twelve sessions which are organized into three parts with extensive information on nutrition and HIV topics. Part I includes three introductory sessions with basic information about HIV and nutrition and the links between the two. Part II aims to build the technical knowledge of health professionals in nutrition management of symptoms, nutrition implications of HIV therapy, infant feeding and prevention of mother-to-child transmission, and food security constraints to nutrition care and support. Part III provides guidance on nutrition care for different clients living with HIV.