Abstract
Objective: To identify the dietary intake profile of HIV positive patients with lipodystrophy. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study, conducted in 2010 with HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy using antiretroviral therapy. Patients were recruited in a reference Hospital of Northern Brazil, in Belem-Para. We have collected socio-demographic and food intake related data. To evaluate the food consumption, we have used a 24 hour recordatory method, applied in two week days and one day in the weekend. Results: We have evaluated 39 patients. Diet composition analysis in relation to macronutrients showed an adequate intake of calories and fat, but with high levels of protein (> 15%) and insufficient carbohydrate ( 52 mg). The dietary cholesterol was excessive (>200 mg) in both genders. Conclusion: The diet consumed by lipodystrophy patients presented inadequate profile in relation to macronutrients and micronutrients, indicating the need for nutritional counseling.
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