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"It affected more
than 11 nations ranging from Africa, India and Indonesia to Florida in
the U.S. where the aquifer rose up to four inches."
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Our view of the
universe is shaped by the knowledge we have about its people and daily
events. The recent tsunami caused more than 289,000
deaths. It affected more than 11 nations ranging from Africa, India and
Indonesia to Florida in the U.S. where the aquifer rose up to four inches.
This issue begins our inclusion of International views on the various concerns
of HIV disease.
Many Americans are
faced with daily struggles to secure safe and adequate foodstuffs. These
concerns are much worse in nations such as India and Africa where the incidence
of HIV disease is much higher and resources are extremely limited. Articles
in this issue highlight the need for adequate and safe food and water besides
access to treatments for HIV disease.
Information on a
new combination drug (Epzicom) used in the U.S. to treat HIV infection
or AIDS contrasts original research done in Africa on the use of dietary
algae to lessen disease progression. This issue also highlights a recently
developed nutritional services program offered at the Jeffery Goodman Special
Care Clinic in Los Angeles, CA. Leads to additional information and resources
on HIV nutrition and upcoming conferences help clinicians to keep current
in the field of HIV nutrition.
In this issue, we
also welcome another HIV-savvy editor. Heidi
Lichtner, RD, MA, LDN works at the Jemsek clinic in Huntersville, NC
(review clinic information in the July/Aug 2001 HIV Nutrition Update issue).
Heidi is an active member of the American Dietetic Association's HIV/AIDS
Dietetic Practice Group (DPG #29) and supports RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith
Network) in Charlotte, NC.
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