HIV-positive people need to pay special attention to their nutritional status. Early intervention and attention to nutrition needs can have long-term benefits. To stay healthy, nutritional intervention and education must start at the time of HIV-positive diagnosis. Nutrition consults must occur on a regular time schedule. Comprehensive nutritional services that include nutrition education and nutrition counseling are a vital part of the health care treatment plan. 

Highly-active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) can cause serious side effects such as liver and heart disease, bone disorders, diabetes, and body shape changes. All of these conditions can be related to nutritional status. 

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