Why do CF patients need high fat?: The Science Behind High-Calorie Nutrition
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5 min read
For decades, a high-calorie, high-fat diet has been the standard nutritional therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF), with evidence showing it improves nutritional status and survival. This aggressive nutritional strategy is necessary because patients with cystic fibrosis require significantly more energy than those without the condition and often suffer from severe malabsorption.
