Weight loss is a common problem for people infected with HIV, and it should be
taken very seriously. Losing weight can be dangerous because it makes it harder
for your body to fight infections and to get well after you're sick.
People with HIV often do not eat enough because:
HIV and HIV medicines may reduce your appetite, make food taste bad, and
prevent the body from absorbing food in the right way
symptoms like a sore mouth, nausea, and vomiting make it difficult to eat
fatigue from HIV or the medicines may make it hard to prepare food and eat
regularly
To keep your weight up, you will need to take in more protein and calories. What
follows are ways to do that.
