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
Published
2007-12-12
Issue
Vol 20 No 1 (2007)
Section
Original Research