When a person is not eating adequate food portions or sometimes when the food that they have eaten is not well absorbed, weight loss can occur. Hence, the body draws from its reserve stores of energy, which mainly come from body fat and muscle protein. Therefore, this leads to loss of body weight and muscle. Weight loss in adults is normally gradual and sometimes may not be that obvious. But when a person loses about 10 per cent of their body weight or about 6 to 7 kg in a month, then there is a cause for concern. Special Eating Requirements for People with Aids People infected with Aids develop special eating requirements and therefore needs to ensure they are put on a balanced diet. This will help them meet their increased nutrient essentials and hence maintain their nutritional status while avoiding the risks of weight loss. A person living with Aids has increased energy and nutrient necessities as the body's defense system tries to work hard to fight the infection. Gener...
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