There are no special diets, or particular foods, that will boost your immune system. But there are things you can do to keep your immunity up. When you are infected with HIV, your immune system has to work very hard to fight off infections--and this takes energy (measured in calories). This means you may need to eat more food than you used to. If you are underweight--or you have advanced HIV disease, high viral loads, or opportunistic infections--you should include more protein as well as extra calories (in the form of carbohydrates and fats). You'll find tips for doing this in the next section. If you are overweight, you should follow a well-balanced meal plan such as the U.S. Government's Food Pyramid guide (http://www.mypyramid.gov/). Keep in mind, you may need to eat more food to meet your extra needs. | 
