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            Table of   of Contents.............................................................................1
            Acknowlegements.......................................................................3
            Foreword...............................................................................4-6
            Introduction…....................…………………………......................................7
            Nutrition for General Public………………………...............................................8
            Nutrients Needed By The Body, Their Major Functions……………………............8
            The Six Food Groups………………………………………………………………….……9
            Essential Actions For Health Eating…………………………………………………….10
            Nutrition In The Life Cycle………………………………………………………….......11
            Nutrition During Pregnancy……………………………………………………............11
            Essential Actions For Improving Material Nutrition During Pregnancy……………12
            Nutrition During Lactation……………………………………………………………….13
            Essential Actions For Improving Material Nutrition During Lactation…….....…13
            Infant & Young Child Nutrition…………………………………………….............14
            Nutrition During The First 6 Months…………………………………………………..14
            Benefits Of Breastfeeding To The Baby………………………………………………14
            Benefits Of Breastfeeding To The Mother……...……………………………………14
            Essential Nutrition Actions For Feeding Infants
            For The First Six Months Of Life................................................................15
            Feeding Infants Whose Mothers Are HIV Positive……………………………………16
            Recommended Practices For Exclusive Breastfeeding Option…………………….17
            Recommended Practices For Heat Treated Expressed Breast Milk………………18
            Recommended Practices For West Nursing………………………………………....18
            Recommended Practices For Replacement Feeding…………………………………18
            Recommended Practices For Replacement Feeding………………………………...18
            Modified Cow's Or Goat Milk (Full Cream)……………………………………………20
            Commercial Infant Formula…………………………………………………………...…20
            Nutrition During 6-24 Months Or Beyond……………………………………………20
            Essential Actions For Feeding Children 6-24 Months……………………………....21
            Children Who Refuse To Eat Or Have No Appetite To Eat………………………....22
            Nutrition For Preschool Age (2-5 Years)………………………………………………22
            Nutrition During Adolescence (13-18 Years)…………………………………………22
            Essential Nutrition Action For Adolescent Child……………………………………..22
            Nutrition For The Elderly(60 Years Plus)………………………………………………23
            Essential Actions For Improving Nutrition For The Elderly…………………………23
            Nutrition For Specific Diseases…………………………………………………………24
            Essential Actions For Preventing And Treating Undernutrition……………………24
            Nutrition During Illness………………………………………………………………......25
            Feeding Adults Who Are Sick……………………………………………………………28
            Nutrition For Child With Diarrhoea And Dehydration……………………………….28
            Association Of Diarrhoea And Malnutrition……………………………………………28
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             Over Nutrition-Obesity……………………………………………………………………29
             Essential Actions For Prevention Of Overnutrition And Obesity…………………30
             Diabetes Mellitus………………………………………………………………………....31
             Essential Actions For Control And Prevention Of Diabetes……………………… 32
             Cardiovascular Diseases…………………………………………………………………32
             Essential Actions For Prevention And Control Of Hypertension………………… 33
             Essential Actions For Prevention And Control
             Of Stroke And Coronary Disease................................................................34
             Essential Actions For Prevention And Control Of Gout…………………………….34
             Nutrition For People Living With HIV AIDS……………………………………………35
             Relationship Between Nutrition, HIV And AIDS………………………………………37
             Essential Actions For Improving Nutritional Status For PLWHAS…………………38
             Nutritional Management Of Common HIV Related Conditions……………………41
             Nutrition For HIV Positive Pregnant Women…………………………………………41
             Essential   Actions    For   Improving    Nutrition   For   Pregnant    Women
             Who Are HIV Positive…............................................................................41
             Essential Nutriton Actions For Management Food Drug Interactions
             For People ON ART…...............................................................................43
             Side Effects And Dietary Requirements Of First Line Arvs…………………………43
             Food Requirements For Common Arvs………………………………………………..44
             Table Showing Common Herbs With Medicinal Effects……………………….45-47
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        ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
        The Ministry is highly indebted to the following individuals and organisations for
        their contribution either technically or financially to the development of these
        guidelines:
        Dr R. Mpazanje, Director of Clinical services, Ministry of Health
        Theresa Banda, Deputy Director of Clinical Services (Nutrition), Ministry of health
        Catherine Mkangama, Chief Nutritionist, Ministry of Health
        Dr Chrissy Chawanje, Malawi Polytechnic
        Dr. Dorothy Chilima, Bunda College,
        Matase Mkwamba, Ministry of Gender
        Beatrice Kumwenda, Ministry of Gender,
        Veronica Kamvazina, Ministry of Agriculture
        Stacia Noradin, Nutriionist
        Rosh Matewere, Logistics
        Munthali, DAPP
        Victor Kamanga, NAPHAM
        Rose Kambewa, NAC
        Tapiwa Ngulube, Principal Catering Officer, QECH
        Shiela Chiwaya, District Nutritionist, Mchinji District health Office
        Benson Kazembe, District Nutritionist, Ntcheu District Hospital
        Felix Pensulo, Nutritionist, Ministry of Health
        Charllote Warford, Nutritionist
        Roger Mathisen, Nutrition & HIV Specialist, UNICEF
        Dr. Sussan Kambale, WHO
        Mrs. D. Nanthulu, Health Education Unit
        Symon Makombe, HIV and AIDS Unit, Ministry of Health
        TB programme
        UNICEF and NAC for financial support
        WHOfor technical guidance
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