HIV & AIDS

Question 1

what does HIV stand for?

Answer 1

virus Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Question 2

What does AIDS stand for?

Answer 2

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Question 3

what does HIV do in your system?

Answer 3

It destroys (CD4 / T-HELPER) white blood cell.

Question 4

what does HIV do to a weakened immune system?

Answer 4

allows room for opportunistic infections:
-flu
-colds
-pneumonia
-tuberculosis
-diarrhoea

Question 5

How does one contract HIV?

Answer 5

Through transmission of bodily fluids, semen, vaginal fluids and blood of a HIV positive patient

Question 6

How can transmission take place?

Answer 6

-unprotected sex
-blood transfusions (from positive patient)
-use of unsterilised medical equipment
-sharing of drug needles (with positive patient)
-from infected mother to baby through birth or breast feeding

Question 7

AIDS sufferers feel…

Answer 7

weak, tired and lose weight which can result in weight loss and malnutrition

Question 8

how to support immune system?

Answer 8

-keeping a balanced diet
-eating regularly to maintain healthy body weight
-eat fresh fruit and vegetables rich in: fibre, antioxidants such as: VITAMINS A, C, E & SELENIUM
-eating protein: restores, rebuilds body tissue and strengthens immune system
-eat carbohydrates

Question 9

what to avoid which can impair immune system or limit absorption of necessary vitamins and minerals:

Answer 9

-avoid alcohol: interferes with absorption

Question 10

NUTRIENTS THAT AID
NUTRIENT: PROTEIN

Answer 10

sources: meat, chicken, fish, dairy products, nuts and eggs

roles: build up immune system, prevents lose of muscle tissue

Question 11

NUTRIENTS THAT AID
NUTRIENTS: VITAMIN A

Answer 11

sources: dark green, yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables
role: keeps digestive tract, lungs and skin healthy. Antioxidants prevent cell damage and infections

Question 12

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: VITAMIN B6

Answer 12

sources: potatoes, fish, chicken, nuts, avocado
role: maintains healthy immune and nerves system

Question 13

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: VITAMIN C

Answer 13

sources: citrus fruit, tomatoes, strawberries
role: aids in infection recovery, antioxidants prevent cell damage and infections

Question 14

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: VITAMIN E

Answer 14

sources: plant oils, margarine, nuts
role: antioxidants that prevent cell damage and risk of infection

Question 15

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: SELENIUM

Answer 15

sources: wholewheat bread, meat, poultry, dairy products, fish
role: helps active T-Helper (white blood) cells, antioxidants prevent cell damage and risk of infection

Question 16

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: ZINC

Answer 16

sources: meat, fish, chicken, grain products, dairy products
role: protects and strengthens immune system

Question 17

NUTRIENTS THAT AID:
NUTRIENT: IRON

Answer 17

sources: liver, red meat, chicken, fish
role: maintains immune system

Question 18

How to maintain healthy eating:

Answer 18

• avoid eating raw eggs, meat and seafood
• wash fruits and vegetables
• avoid cross contamination
• wash hands

Question 19

What helps stimulate appetite?

Answer 19

exercise

Question 20

ANTIRETROVIRALS {ART}:

Answer 20

• do not cure HIV/AIDS
• can enhance quality of life
• reduces risk of opportunistic infections