A protein diet study is looking for a few more people to volunteer. This study will compare normal to restricted protein diets. Participants will be divided into three groups. One group will be HIV+ with T4 cell counts over 500. The second group will be HIV+ with T4 cell counts under 500. The third control group will be HIV- negative. All participants must be weight stable. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the normal or restricted protein diet. Each dietary period will last for five days. The diets are designed to maintain the participant's admission weight. Although the restricted diet contains a lot less protein than that of the Recommended Dietary Allowance, it is an amount which has no known risks associated with it when consumed for five days. Participants will be admitted to the hospital for two five day stays and receive $200 for each stay. This study takes place in New York City. Call The Network if you are interested in participating.

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