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Cystic Fibrosis Information
Living with Cystic Fibrosis:
 Healthy Eating for individuals with CF
Kids with CF need to eat more food and calories than other kids. That's because the thick mucus prevents some food from being digested and absorbed properly. CF Kids need a lot more proteins, which help to make the body strong. Proteins come from milk, cheese, and other dairy products, and from meat, fish, olives, chicken, turkey, beans, peas, and other foods. People with CF also need more fats than most people. Fats are found in butter, meat, cheese, mayonnaise, nuts, gravies and sauces, creamy soups, and many other places. Your body also needs more salt, especially when you're outside or exercise a lot. People with CF may need to take vitamins, too. People with CF need to not only eat bigger meals, but also have regular snacks. It's very important for people with CF to take enzymes with all of their foods and snacks, as directed by their healthcare professionals. Enzymes help to digest food and keep people with CF healthy.
Looking for specific recipes geared towards the special needs of those with CF?
CF Cookbooks
1. Fat and Loving It
Written for the individual with CF. From the Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. Contact Gail Farmer, P.O. Box 5127, Belmont, CA 94002. Her phone number is (510)596-6906, Gail works at the CF Center for Kaiser.
>>Update: "Fat and Loving It" can be obtained through your local CF Center. Axcan-Pharma sales representatives will be getting the book through their corporate office and your local CF Center can get in touch with the sales rep to obtain a copy for you.
2. A Way of Life
Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition Handbook and Cookbook (2nd Edition)
3. Pass the Calories Please
A Cookbook and Problem-Solving Guide for People Who Need to Eat More, by Gail Farmer.
4. Scandishake Recipe Ideas
Recipes for weight maintenance.
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