title: Malnutrition in cystic fibrosis: a review.
abstract: Malnutrition is one of the main burdens of disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) along with lung disease. Data from the most recent Cystic Fibrosis Foundation registry report show the prevalence of malnutrition is decreasing in the CF population primarily from interventions focusing on preventing malnutrition. Despite success of interventions and decreased prevalence of malnutrition in this population, prevention of malnutrition in CF patients remains a dilemma that must be managed throughout the life cycle. The pathogenesis of malnutrition in CF can be further categorized into 3 main areas: increased energy losses, increased energy needs, and inadequate calorie intake. The purpose of this review is to further explore the causes of malnutrition and explain current research to prevent malnutrition in the CF population.
authors.affiliation: Elizabeth Spoede, CSP, Texas Children's Hospital, 6621 Fannin St, M/C2-3521, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Email: etspoede@texaschildrens.org.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Culhane
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Brittany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pearo
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Spoede
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009752:Nutritional Status
keywords: cystic fibrosis; liver diseases; lung diseases; nutritional status; pancreas; pancreatic diseases