CORRECT ANSWER:

B) I am eating a low calorie low fat diet

MORE INFO:

• A high calorie, high protein diet is recommended for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF)
• Individuals with CF often have a difficult time getting the nutrition they need.
• These individuals also lose a lot of salt in their sweat
• CF affects the lungs and digestive system.
• Many time patients with CF are malnourished because pancreatic enzymes aren’t able to break down food eaten.
• The pancreas produces enzymes that help break down food eaten.
• Thick mucus in CF can block pancreatic ducts.

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