Nutrition in patients with cystic fibrosis: a European Consensus

J Cyst Fibros. 2002 Jun;1(2):51-75. doi: 10.1016/s1569-1993(02)00032-2.

Abstract

This document is the result of an European Consensus conference which took place in Artimino, Tuscany, Italy, in March 2001 involving 33 experts on nutrition in patients with cystic fibrosis, organised by the European Cystic Fibrosis Society, and sponsored by Axcan-Scandipharm, Baxter, Dr Falk Pharma, Fresenius, Nutricia, SHS International, Solvay Pharmaceuticals (major sponsor). The purpose of the conference was to develop a consensus document on nutrition in patients with cystic fibrosis based on current evidence.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent / physiology
  • Adult
  • Anthropometry
  • Child
  • Child Development / physiology*
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Deficiency Diseases / etiology
  • Deficiency Diseases / physiopathology
  • Deficiency Diseases / therapy
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Europe
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / etiology
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / therapy
  • Growth / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Malnutrition / etiology
  • Malnutrition / physiopathology
  • Malnutrition / therapy*
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology
  • Nutritional Status / physiology
  • Nutritional Support / methods*