Abstract
Objective: To describe, in a series of cases, clinical and nutritional aspects of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) attended at an outpatient clinic of a reference hospital in the northeast region of Brazil. Details of the cases: Clinical data were obtained from medical records; nutritional status assessed by body mass index, waist circumference and neck circumference; and the food consumption by the analysis of a 24-hour recall. Were described 8 cases of PLWHA of both sexes, older than 20 years, using antiretroviral therapy (ART). The patients were at least 1 month on ART. Were used predominantly Lamivudine and Tenofovir, both nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and Dolutegravir, a protease inhibitor, witch its use is associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and constipation. The nutritional status showed that, as a result of ART progress, the cases of PLWHA malnutrition declined, leading to eutrophy and overweight. Final considerations: The reports reinforce the importance of monitoring not only the clinical aspects, but also the nutritional aspects, aspiring to achieve integral and individualized care for PLWHA, as well as indicate the relevance of carrying out more comprehensive studies on nutritional aspects in PLWHA.