Nutrition & Supplements
Did you know... People with CF need to eat 20% to 50% more calories than people without CF?
Most people with CF have problems absorbing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). This happens because the digestive system doesn't get enough of the pancreatic enzymes it needs to absorb fat or fat-soluble nutrients. Since vitamins are needed to keep your body healthy, your CF care team may prescribe specialty vitamins that have higher concentrations of vitamins A, D, E, and K to help you get the nutrients you need to grow and thrive.
Eat healthy, nutritious meals that include lots of salt, fat, and protein to give the body what it needs to grow and live well. Normal gains in weight and height can help build strong lungs and preserve lung function. In addition, a nutritious diet may also help build up the immune system so it can fight infections.
Most people with CF have problems absorbing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). This happens because the digestive system doesn't get enough of the pancreatic enzymes it needs to absorb fat or fat-soluble nutrients. Since vitamins are needed to keep your body healthy, your CF care team may prescribe specialty vitamins that have higher concentrations of vitamins A, D, E, and K to help you get the nutrients you need to grow and thrive.
Eat healthy, nutritious meals that include lots of salt, fat, and protein to give the body what it needs to grow and live well. Normal gains in weight and height can help build strong lungs and preserve lung function. In addition, a nutritious diet may also help build up the immune system so it can fight infections.
