Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). International research has highlighted that GI care for this group of patients is lacking. Gastroenterology services to CF clinics across Australasia are yet to be examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Children with CF have been reported to consume significantly more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods than controls where there are now concerns of inadequate micronutrient intake. There are no current or comprehensive dietary studies assessing micronutrient intake in CF children.
Objectives: To evaluate micronutrient intake in children with CF compared to recommended dietary intakes (RDIs).