[Diet therapy of immunocompromised patients as exemplified in HIV-infection].

Presently, there is no special nutrition for HIV-infected patients; however, there exist preliminary data suggesting that immunonutrition may have benefits in patients with AIDS. Nutritional assessment and nutritional counseling are mandatory in every patient with HIV infection. Both strategies are part of supportive care and should be done as early as possible during the course of the disease. There is evidence that improving the nutritional state will also improve the prognosis of the patients.