HIV infection is associated with decreased dietary diversity in South African children

Mpontshane, N.; Van den Broeck, J.; Chhagan, M.; Luabeya, K.Kany.Angelique.; Johnson, A.; Bennish, M.L.

Journal of Nutrition 138(9): 1705-1711

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-3166
PMID: 18716173
Document Number: 202409
Little is known about dietary diversity of children residing in areas of high HIV prevalence. This study examined dietary diversity in 381 children ages 6-24 mo in rural South Africa. Twenty-eight (7.3%) children and 170 mothers (44.6%) were HIV infected. Home visits were conducted weekly and a detailed history of dietary intake obtained. A dietary diversity score was computed based on the weekly consumption of 8 food classes.

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