What are the dietary guidelines for HIV women who are breastfeeding?

What will be an ideal response?


Mothers with HIV risk passing the virus to their infants through breast milk, and therefore should be encouraged to use formula that is either canned or made from powder mixed with boiled, cool water, or to employ a non-infected wet nurse to feed their babies.

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Health problems related to anorexia nervosa resolve after the eating disorder is successfully treated.

a. true b. false

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A slice of bread with 1 gram of fat (9 kcals), 10 grams of carbohydrate (4 kcals), and 2 grams of protein (4kcals) contains

A) 42 kcals. B) 57 kcals. C) 82 kcals. D) 102 kcals.

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Which of the following sources of protein includes the MOST unhealthful fats?

A) lentils B) tempeh C) fried chicken D) poached salmon

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Tom has developed acute renal failure as a result of prostate cancer. He complains of pruritis, nausea, fatigue, and irritability. What might he be suffering from?

a. Oliguria b. The nephrotic syndrome c. Uremia d. Gout

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