Your dietitian will share ways to increase calories, protein and fat in the diet to meet your nutrition needs. Your CF dietitian will work with your care team to prescribe pancreatic enzymes to digest your food if you require them. One or more of the following may also be recommended for you or your child:
- High-calorie supplements or shakes containing additional nutrients to increase calories
- Extra fluids and salt during times of hot weather or high activity to replace salt lost in sweat and prevent dehydration
- Nutritional support in the form of tube feeding or IV nutrition