Micronutrient intake of HIV-infected women in Mangaung, Free State

  • Z Hattingh
  • C Walsh
  • F J Veldman
  • C J Bester

Abstract

Background: Poor nutritional status in HIV/AIDS patients can affect immune function profoundly, leading to faster disease progression and earlier death.

Author Biographies

Z Hattingh
Department of Human Nutrition, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. PhD
C Walsh
Department of Human Nutrition, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. PhD
F J Veldman
Fibrinogen Unit, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein. PhD
C J Bester
Department of Biostatistics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. BSc Hons
How to Cite
Hattingh, Z., Walsh, C., Veldman, F., & Bester, C. (1). Micronutrient intake of HIV-infected women in Mangaung, Free State. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 20(1). Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/171
Issue
Vol 20 No 1 (2007)
Section
Original Research
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