Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment [Paperback]

Mary Romeyn M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 1998

Treating HIV with Nutrition

Nutrition and HIV addresses the issues of nutrition and HIV from the perspective of the patient as well as the physician. Everyone who is interested in the problems of--and solutions to--nutritional therapy in HIV owes it to themselves to read this book.
--Paul A. Volberding, M.D., director, Center for AIDS Research, San Francisco

This reference book offers a sound nutritional model for sustaining and improving quality of life for HIV positive men and women. It outlines an easy-to-follow program for the prevention and treatment of weight loss--a common problem that if left untreated could lead to serious health decline or even death.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Romeyn, a San Francisco internist specializing in HIV and nutrition, posits wasting, or starvation from within, as the enemy in opposing the advance of HIV infection. Already a grandmother when she began her internship in 1988, Romeyn exhibits here a remarkable combination of compassion, common sense and expertise. She explains clearly how HIV infection promotes wasting and why maintaining lean body mass is essential. She provides a self-help program for monitoring one's condition, improving one's appetite, taking the necessary supplements and dealing with special problems. A strong patient advocate and a proponent of aggressive and early treatment, she offers advice on the therapies currently available for fighting both the virus and secondary infections, choosing a doctor and a health-care plan, getting into new drug trials and using computer sources of information. Ten appendixes and a glossary pack in additional useful information. Although its focus is on nutrition, this is a truly comprehensive guide to combatting the ravages of HIV infection.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From Library Journal

Romeyn, a San Francisco-based internist and a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, states that "HIV is a disease of decreasing nutritional status." Through the loss of nutrients and weight, the body loses the ability to fight off AIDS or opportunistic infectors. Her book arms HIV+ individuals with the knowledge to monitor and control their own nutritional status aggressively and thus maintain better health. Romeyn explains how individuals can perform their own nutritional assessment and preserve body mass through supplements and careful eating habits. Charts, recommendations, and scientific references are included. Special problems, medicines, lifestyle suggestions, and social support for the HIV+ individual are incorporated throughout the text. Although written for the highly educated reader, this book is readable and packed with useful information. Recommended for all health libraries serving HIV+ populations.?Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa, Fla.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787939641
• ISBN-13: 978-0787939649
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those with HIV & for their support system., March 12, 1999

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Jane Dunning "spinning grandma" (Shelburne Falls, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment (Paperback)

Dr.Romeyn has addressed one of the most serious problems facing people with HIV, the devastating bodily wasting that occurs in those struggling with the effects of this disease. Her work is a comprehensive approach to nutritional treatment. She is articulate and yet not patronizing. Her concern and compassion for those who suffer from this dissease is quite apparent. I believe those who see her in her private practice are most fortunate. I am grateful for her work, and have given copies of this book to several men and women both in the parish and in the community at large.There is a great need in the larger community for this quality of information. I highly recommend it.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a must have book!, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment (Paperback)

This book helps affected/infected individual understand the nutritional needs of the body and also goes on to describe many other aspects of HIV. This book is definitely a must have for HIV+ individuals and caregivers/supporters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Action planning -- help for the confused, July 5, 2010

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S. Jennings "magicat" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment (Paperback)

The best thing about this book is that it directs itself to empowering the individual, and gives helpful checklists ("algorithms") to guide people who are HIV+ into being pro-active in caring for themselves. In working with people diagnosed with HIV, it becomes obvious that there is a great desire to "do something", and just as great a number of questions about exactly what it might be most effective to do. It is a gift to have lists like those in this book as a starting point which can be modified to suit the individual's personal needs and skills. Just the fact that there is definitely somewhere to start in planning to help oneself will be reassuring news to many!