Nutrition and behavioral health in cystic fibrosis: Eating and body image.

People with CF (pwCF) are at high risk for malnutrition, making nutritional management a critical aspect of CF care. Over the past several decades, optimal nutritional status for pwCF has been defined by body mass index (BMI) based on evidence linking suboptimal BMI to decreased lung function and life expectancy, although more recent changes in CF care may also bring changes to how nutritional health is defined. The historical focus on weight, BMI, and nutrition as key parts of multidisciplinary CF care starting at an early age places pwCF at increased risk for body image concerns and disordered eating.

Clinician perspectives on assessing for disordered eating and body image disturbance in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis.

Background: Maintaining a healthy weight is a focus of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care. With the increased use of highly effective CFTR modulators, many people with CF are gaining weight more easily, which may affect eating habits and body image. This study investigates providers' understanding and current practices surrounding body image disturbance and disordered eating in people with CF.

Eating disorders in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis.

Introduction: There is evidence for increased risk of eating disorders in individuals with diet-treated chronic illnesses, however, data in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is less clear. No studies have evaluated avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the CF population. We investigated the prevalence of eating disorders, including ARFID, in adolescents and young adults with CF.

Are We Using Abdominal Radiographs Appropriately in the Management of Pediatric Constipation?

Objective: To identify the reasons why pediatric gastroenterologists obtain abdominal radiographs in the management of pediatric constipation.

Study Design: This was a prospective study surveying providers regarding their rationale, interpretation, resultant change, and confidence in their management before and after obtaining KUBs in patients seen for suspected constipation. Demographics and clinical findings were obtained from medical records.

Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis has historically been considered a pulmonary disease, but with the increasing life expectancy of these patients, gastrointestinal manifestations are becoming more important. Furthermore, nutritional status is closely linked to pulmonary function and, thus, overall mortality. This article discusses gastrointestinal manifestations (which involve nutritional, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and, in particular, gastrointestinal tract issues) of cystic fibrosis as well as management of the disease.

Influence of body mass index on outcome of pediatric chronic hepatitis C virus infection.

Background And Aims: Evidence demonstrates that obesity is associated with progression of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and poor response to interferon therapy among HCV-infected adults. However, this evidence has been confounded by multiple comorbidities present in adult cohorts and the use of single adult doses.

Patients And Methods: We performed a retrospective investigation to evaluate the role of body mass index (BMI) in chronic HCV progression and response to therapy in the children.

Extrahepatic hepatitis C virus after transplantation: diabetes and renal dysfunction.

1. Insulin resistance is associated with hepatitis C virus infection and plays a role in the progression of hepatitis C virus-related liver disease and fibrosis. 2.