6: Nutrition Disorders, HIV & AIDS

Prevent and Manage Nutrition Disorders, HIV and AIDS.

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Malawi like many other Sub-Saharan African countries has been severely affected by HIV and AIDS. Its impact remains devastating and the country's efforts are inadequate given the pace of the spread of HIV and AIDS. Poverty and HIV and AIDS are reciprocally influenced. Despite coordinated efforts the country still faces a number of challenges in containing the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS on development. The HIV and AIDS pandemic has compounded the dual burden of malnutritionanddisease.Itincreasesthebody'sneedformicronutrients,caloriesand proteinwhilesimultaneouslydecreasingthebody'sabilitytowork.Thismeansthat as more nutritious food is needed within a household, less labour is available with which to produce or obtain it. This leads to less nutritious food for everyone else in the household and inadequate diet for the person living with HIV and AIDS. This means that tackling HIV and AIDS problems alone will not be a lasting solution. As such, Government advocates the need for addressing issues of HIV and AIDS and nutrition as a package. This will translate in increased knowledge of the interaction between nutrition and HIV and AIDS; improved and diversified dietary practices for people living with HIV and AIDS; and increased provision of HIV and AIDS-related nutrition interventions.

Objective(s):

6.1: HIV & AIDS

6.1.1: Behaviour

6.2: Nutrition

6.2.1: Malnutrition & Disease

6.3: Nutrition, HIV & AIDS

6.3.1: Dietary Practices

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