Cure for cystic fibrosis
Since diet is critical in managing cystic fibrosis, the treatment team usually includes a clinical dietitian. To grow properly, children with cystic fibrosis typically need to consume many more calories than are normally recommended.
In the past it was almost impossible to meet these markedly increased calorie demands because of the body’s inability to digest and absorb fats and protein. The development of improved enzyme preparations to supplement or replace those normally produced by the pancreas has helped solve this problem. These supplemental enzymes, .in the form of tablets, capsules, or powder, must be taken with every meal and snack to aid digestion.
Eat larger portions and lots of snacks. There is no special diet for cystic fibrosis; rather, the child is encouraged to take larger portions during meals and have more frequent snacks. Babies with the disease may be given a formula that contains predigested fats.
Eat more protein. For older children, high- protein foods, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and milk, are emphasized—and as much fat as the child can tolerate to help get the extra calories.
