12.1
Lifestyle modification to prevent NCDs
Clinical HIV Guidelines, 5th Edition, 2022. Chapter 12, Management of non-communicable diseases.
Clinical description
- Emphasize during group health education:
o Don’t smoke o Aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes on at least 3 days each week o Maintain a normal body weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9).
o Eat mainly fruits and vegetables o Limit animal fat (dairy, meat), processed and fast foods, sugar, salt o Reduce / abstain from alcohol
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