Effects on body composition and handgrip strength of a nutritional intervention for malnourished HIV-infected adults referred for antiretroviral therapy: a randomised controlled trial

Effects on body composition and handgrip strength of a nutritional intervention for malnourished HIV-infected adults referred for antiretroviral therapy: a randomised controlled trial

Lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) may be beneficial for malnourished HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy (ART). We assessed the effect of adding vitamins and minerals to LNS on body composition and handgrip strength during ART initiation. ART-eligible HIV-infected patients wit...

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Main Authors: George PrayGod, Andrea M. Rehman, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Molly Chisenga, Joshua Siame, Kidola Jeremiah, Lackson Kasonka, Susannah Woodd, John Changalucha, Paul Kelly, John R. Koethe, Douglas C. Heimburger, Henrik Friis, Suzanne Filteau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutritional Science
Subjects:
Body composition
Handgrip strength
Vitamins
Minerals
Antiretroviral therapy
Malnutrition
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679019000156/type/journal_article

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