Issue No. 13

Native Peoples of North America HIV/AIDS Conference–Last Chance to Register!

Today is the last day to register for the Native Peoples of North America HIV/AIDS Conference to be held May 2–6, 2006 in Anchorage, Alaska. This year’s conference theme is “Embracing Our Traditions, Values, and Teachings.”

Please note that the opening event for the conference commences on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, not Wednesday, May 3. Don’t forget to register for this important event today and to mark the date change for the opening event on your calendar. For more information, go to: http://www.embracingourtraditions.org.

Exercise, Nutrition, and HIV/AIDS

It’s that time of year when we start to think about getting in shape for swimsuit season. For people living with HIV/AIDS, staying fit and paying attention to good nutrition play an important role year round. A regular fitness routine and nutrition therapy, in combination with the appropriate antiretroviral treatment regimen, can extend and improve the quality and quantity of life for a person living with HIV/AIDS.

Below are resources on exercise, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS:

n       AIDS Education and Training Center’s Health Care and HIV: Nutritional Guide for Providers and Clients

n       The Nutrition and Exercise page of the National Library of Medicine’s Specialized Information Services (SIS) HIV/AIDS Information Web site

n       The HRSA CareAction publication issue on Nutrition, and

n       The USDA Web site’s Food and Nutrition Center