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Nutrition Assessment: Adults and Obesity

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One of the most important therapies for an adult with cystic fibrosis (CF) is to maintain optimal nutrition. This chapter reviews the nutritional challenges of adults with CF and discusses the importance of nutrition therapy to achieve improved longevity. Dietitians have a very important role in guiding adults living with this disease to better meet their nutritional goals. The following CF topics are discussed as they relate to the adult patient: diet, clinical assessment, pancreatic status, vitamin and mineral supplementation, bone health, and diabetes. The primary nutrition goal of the CF medical team should be the prevention of malnutrition at all ages, including adults.

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  1. Clinical Nutrition, Children’s Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Cystic Fibrosis Center, 13123 East 16th Avenue, B395, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA

    Judith A. Fulton M.P.H., R.D., L.D.N.

  2. Food Service and Clinical Nutrition, National Jewish Health, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Colorado Cystic Fibrosis Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room A02C, Denver, CO, 80206, USA

    Alexandra W. M. Wilson M.S., R.D.N., C.D.E.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

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  2. Gastorenterology and Nutrition, The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Fulton, J.A., Wilson, A.W.M. (2015). Nutrition Assessment: Adults and Obesity. In: Yen, E., Leonard, A. (eds) Nutrition in Cystic Fibrosis. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16387-1_8

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