Nutritional status of HIV-infected women with tuberculosis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Setting: Tuberculosis (TB) treatment clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Objective: To quantify anthropometrics and intake of energy and protein among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive women with TB. Design: HIV-positive women with newly diagnosed TB were assessed on their anthropometric characteristics and dietary intake. Energy and protein intake were determined using Tanzania food composition tables and compared with standard recommendations. Patients were re-evaluated after 4–6 months of anti-tuberculosis treatment. Results: Among 43 women, the baseline median CD4 count was 209 cells/μl (range 8–721); 19 (44%) had a CD4 count of <200; 20 (47%) were on antiretroviral therapy. Body mass index was