Poor diet quality among Brazilian adolescents with HIV/AIDS

The mean Healthy Eating Index-2005 score was 51.90 among adolescents with HIV/AIDS.

• Diet quality among the adolescents was assessed using the Healthy Eating Index-2005 tailored to the Brazilian context.
• Whole grains and sodium were identified as components with the lowest consumption levels.
• Total grains and oils were among the highest consumed components.
• Adolescents in foster homes had higher fruit intake but lower consumption of meat and beans compared to those living with families.
• Girls showed higher intake of milk and lower intake of calories from solid fats, alcoholic beverages, and added sugars compared to boys.
• The eating patterns observed were similar to those of the general adolescent population, with excessive consumption of added sugars and saturated fats.

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