Lipid abnormalities.

Dyslipidemia is an important clinical problem in individuals infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who are receiving antiretroviral therapy. Data suggest that increased cardiovascular disease is occurring in this population. HIV-infected individuals should undergo evaluation and treatment regimens based on the current National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines.

General nutrition management in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus.

Nutritional management is integral to the care of all patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV infection results in complicated nutritional issues for patients, and there is growing evidence that nutritional interventions influence health outcomes in HIV-infected patients. We define levels of nutritional care, and we discuss when patients should be referred to providers (i.