biostudies-literatureUnknown16Diouf ALaboratoire de Nutrition, Département de Biologie Animale, Facultés des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Sénégal.<h4>Background</h4>Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa and malnutrition constitute the main obstacles for successful treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of consuming daily 100 g RUTF (ready-to-use therapeutic food) as supplement, on body composition, anemia and zinc status of hospitalized PLWH in Senegal.<h4>Methods</h4>A Controlled clinical trial was conducted in 65 PLWH randomly allocated to receive either standard hospital diet alone (Control group: n = 33), or the standard diet supplemented with 100 g RUTF/day (RUTF group: n = 32). Supplementation was continued at home during 9 weeks. Individual dietary intakes were measured and compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowances. Body composition was determined using Bio-ImpedanBMC public health1https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4700615biostudies-literatureDaily consumption of ready-to-use peanut-based therapeutic food increased fat free mass, improved anemic status but has no impact on the zinc status of people living with HIV/AIDS: a randomized controlled trial.PMC4700615Wade SBadiane AIdohou-Dossou NDiouf ASow PSManga NMfalseDaily consumption of ready-to-use peanut-based therapeutic food increased fat free mass, improved anemic status but has no impact on the zinc status of people living with HIV/AIDS: a randomized controlled trial.<h4>Background</h4>Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa and malnutrition constitute the main obstacles for successful treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). The aim of this study was to assess the effect of consuming daily 100 g RUTF (ready-to-use therapeutic food) as supplement, on body composition, anemia and zinc status of hospitalized PLWH in Senegal.<h4>Methods</h4>A Controlled clinical trial was conducted in 65 PLWH randomly allocated to receive either standard hospital diet alone (Control group: n = 33), or the standard diet supplemented with 100 g RUTF/day (RUTF group: n = 32). Supplementation was continued at home during 9 weeks. Individual dietary intakes were measured and compared to the Recommended Dietary Allowances. Body composition was determined using Bio-Impedan2016-01-01T00:00:00Z2016 Jan2025-04-04T20:26:16.202Z2019-03-27T02:06:14ZS-EPMC47006152672897810.1186/s12889-015-2639-8