Why use Plumpy’UP™ when on antiretroviral therapy?

Plumpy’UP™ is specifically designed for the nutritional support of adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy whose daily food intake does not contain the macronutrients and micronutrients they need.

1) Because people living with HIV who start their therapy have special nutritional needs

People living with HIV have increased nutritional needs. Poor nutritional status at initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) is associated with adverse treatment outcomes and high mortality during the early phase of ART.

2) Because Plumpy’UP™ was developed based on studies that have shown great acceptability and efficacy results.

Plumpy’Up™ is developed based on a study conducted in Ethiopia (ARTfood study), showing:

• a gain in weight, lean body mass and grip strenght, for a 3 months supplementation at the start of ART,
• a good acceptability by the majority of participants, motivated by a strong wish to get well.

3) Because Plumpy’UP™ is a ready-to-use food supplement that can easily integrate a health program.

• Easy to stock and easy to distribute
• Easy to eat, on the spot or mixed with the food
• A non stigmatizing neutral packaging, that can be carried everywhere

Plumpy’UP™ is a supplementary food and is not a substitute for a varied and nutritious diet.