Use of the Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods (RUTFs)

This study is an observational ― before and after randomized controlled trial study, using routinely collected data. The main objective is to evaluate the outcomes of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) provided with Ready- to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) and nutritional counseling. A total of 7 HIV patients were selected from those who attending Omdurman VCT Center at Omdurman Teaching Hospital during the period from September 2008 to March 2009.. Primary data was collected directly from HIV patients who attended Omdurman VCT Center at Omdurman Teaching Hospital using a questionnaire in addition to a check lest to record weight changes during intake of food regimen (RUTF). The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 12.0 was used for data analysis.