Wellness

Diet & Nutrition

In general, maintaining a healthy diet is important for anyone living with HIV. Good nutrition supports the immune system, helps one maintain a healthy weight, and enables the absorption of HIV medicines more efficiently.

• Eat a variety of foods from the five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins foods, and dairy.
• Eat the right amount of food to maintain a healthy weight.
• Choose foods low in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

In addition, PA Thrive offers:

• Food insecurity support
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Online seminar on healthy eating
• Diagnostic tests including lipid panels and more