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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
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