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Nutrition
Proper nutrition is key to strong lung function. In CF, a high-calorie, high-fat diet is vital for normal growth and development in children. The nutritionists at Children’s partner with patients and their families to map out the best diet for each person.
Nutrition and general lung health are closely linked. People with cystic fibrosis may need extra calories to compensate for the malabsorption of nutrients. These extra calories also help to meet the greater energy needed for breathing. For children with CF, extra fat calories are good for promoting normal growth and development.
- CF Education Day presentation (PDF)
A 33-slide presentation, created by Susan Gustafson, parent, and Cynthia Brady, MS, BSN, CPNP, for CF Education Day Nov. 8.
- How to encourage healthy eating (PDF)
A two-page fact sheet, prepared by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, with tips for parents and caregivers to help children eat well.
- Nutrition through the lifecycle (PDF)
A two-page fact sheet, prepared by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, with helpful information about good nutrition, strong lung function, and living well.
- Grab n’ Go (PDF)
On-the–run meal and snack ideas for people with CF.
- Weight Gain Tip Sheet (PDF)
Developed by Children’s to provide some easy ways to add calories to foods.
- “More Than Just Milk” Tip Sheet
Developed by Children’s to provide nutritional information and recipes using milk that can help manage and increase calories and protein.
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