Cystic-Fibrosis Explained | WellRx

Health Condition

Cystic Fibrosis

The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

Salt
Children with cystic fibrosis lose a large amount of salt in their sweat and thus should be encouraged to salt their food liberally.
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Children with CF lose a large amount of salt in their sweat and thus should be encouraged to salt their food liberally. In case of fever, an additional 2 to 4 grams (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) should be added to the daily diet.²⁶

High-Calorie
People with cystic fibrosis are usually unable to digest food completely and therefore should get 20 to 50% more calories than the recommended daily allowance.
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People with CF are usually unable to digest food completely and therefore need to consume more calories than a healthy person of similar size and weight. Current guidelines recommend calorie intakes 20 to 50% above the recommended daily allowance.²⁷

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