Nutritional management of cystic fibrosis in children

A major goal in the management of cystic fibrosis patients is to maintain a good nutritional status as it improves long-term survival. A link is clear ly established between the degree of malnutrition and the severity of the d isease. Clinical and biological follow-up, better knowledge of energy requi rements, dietary counseling and nutritional intervention help to optimize t he growth of these patients through childhood and adolescence. (C) 2000 Edi tions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.