diet Flashcards
1
Q
What is the importance of vitamins for HIV patients?
A
- support immune system
- keeps lining of lungs and gut intact
= more difficult for germs to enter the body and cause infection
2
Q
What are some good sources of vitamins?
A
- fresh fruit and vegetables
- fruit juices
- conservative methods of cooking to retain nutrients
3
Q
What are the most important vitamins for fighting HIV?
A
- vitamin A
- vitamin C
- vitamin B6
- vitamin E
- Selenium
4
Q
What are the benefits of vitamin A?
A
- helps maintain healthy lining of skin, lungs and gut
- antioxidant
5
Q
What are some sources of vitamin A?
A
- tomatoes
- spinach
- red pepper
6
Q
What happens to vitamin A during infection?
A
- vitamin A is lost through diarrhoea
7
Q
What are the benefits of vitamin C?
A
- helps in recovery from infections
- wound healing
- increase resistance to infection
- healthy cell structures
- aids in iron absorption
- antioxidant
8
Q
What are some sources of vitamin C?
A
- citrus
- guavas
- berries
- broccoli
- kiwi
- tomatoes
9
Q
What are the benefits of vitamin B6?
A
- necessary to maintain a healthy immune and nervous system
10
Q
What are some sources of vitamin B6?
A
- white beans
- potatoes
- fish
- meat
- chicken
- nuts
11
Q
What is the importance of vitamin E?
A
- antioxidant
- protects cell membranes from damage
12
Q
What are some sources of vitamin E?
A
- plant oils
- margarine
- nuts
13
Q
What is the importance of selenium?
A
- antioxidant
- helps to activate the available T-cells
14
Q
What are some sources of selenium?
A
- whole-grain products
- milk
- samp
- mielies
- meat
- fish
15
Q
What are the important minerals associated with fighting HIV?
A
- zinc
- iron
- potassium
- flavonoids
- phytosterols
