title: HIV infection and obesity: a review of the evidence.
abstract: This article provides a review of recent evidence pertinent to the prevalence, morbidities, and predictive value of overweight and obesity in PLWH. Implications for clinical outcomes are discussed, and recommendations for patient management and future research are advanced.
authors: Adult Health Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors: Joyce K
authors: JK
authors: Keithley
authors: Anna M S
authors: AM
authors: Duloy
authors: Barbara
authors: B
authors: Swanson
authors: Janice M
authors: JM
authors: Zeller
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D018450:Disease Progression; D002149:Energy Intake; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D015444:Exercise; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D039682:HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009017:Morbidity; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009765:Obesity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome