considered when the body mass index (BMI) is o18.5 kg/m2. If normal food intake
including nutritional counselling and optimal use of ONS cannot achieve an adequate
nutrient intake,
TF with standard formulae is indicated. Due to conflicting results
from studies investigating the impact of immune-modulating formulae, these are not
generally recommended. The results obtained in HIV patients may be extrapolated
to other chronic infectious diseases, in the absence of available data.