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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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AIDS/HIV

Find information and publications related to nutrition and AIDS/HIV, including nutrition tips, food safety and exercise.

HIV and Women's Health
HHS, National Women's Health Information Center

Read about unique ways that HIV affects women.

Food Safety for People with AIDS
USDA, HHS, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food and Drug Administration

Learn how to help prevent bacterial foodborne illness in persons with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Also available as a PDF.

HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine

What is a healthy diet for people living with HIV? What are some nutrition-related problems that people with HIV may face? Find answers to these questions and more.

Living with HIV/AIDS: Diet and Nutrition
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Find tips for adding protein and calories in your diet, maintaining appetite, and read more about vitamins and minerals that affect the immune system.