Lack of proper nutrition can severely impact the immune system, especially when it is already compromised. This book defines recent advances in understanding the nutritional deficiencies found in AIDS and HIV-positive patients. It explores the scientific knowledge of how nutritional and dietary changes and herbal medicines can benefit or potentially harm these patients. The text also discusses the negative effects of undernutrition that can lead to starvation, a potent immunosuppressant. Nutrients and Foods in AIDS is a much-needed scientific appraisal of current alternative strategies used in preventing or treating AIDS and its symptoms for improved quality of life. TOC:Nutrition and AIDS. Trace Elements, Free Radicals, and HIV Progression. Selenium and AIDS. The Thiols Glutathione, Cysteine, and Homocysteine in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection. Nutritional Aspects of Neuropsychological Function in HIV/AIDS. Lauric Oils as Antimicrobial Agents: Theory of Effect, Scientific Rationale, and Dietary Application as Adjunct Nutritional Support for HIV-Infected Individuals. Experimental Studies with Antioxidants. Absorption and AIDS. Appetitie and Energy Intake in Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and AIDS. Assessing the Role of Intestinal Absorption, Permeability, and Nutrition in AIDS Patients. Malabsorption of Nutrients and Drugs in Patients with AIDS and Mycobacteriosis and Their Obviation by Parenteral Therapy. Malabsorption and Microsporidia. The Role of Home-Delivered Meals and Community-Based Medical Nutrition Therapy in HIV Care. Animal Models for Nutrition and AIDS. T-Cell Receptor Peptide and Immune Modulation. Antioxidants, Vitamins, and Hormone in AIDS. Vitamin E Supplementation Retards the Development of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Fruits and HIV Progression. Pomegranate: A Role in Health Promotion and AIDS?. Cranberry: A Role in Health Promotion. Index.