A Way of Life: Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition Handbook and Cookbook (3rd Edition)

A Way of Life: Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition Handbook and Cookbook (3rd Edition)This handbook and cookbook is designed to help explain how CF affects the human body, and it explains the role diet plays in managing the disease. The initial sections of the handbook describe the challenge of eating enough of the right types of food to support growth and development, fight infections and lead a productive life. These sections are followed by guidelines for creating a healthy diet that meets the needs of people with CF and tips for

This handbook and cookbook is designed to help explain how CF affects the human body, and it explains the role diet plays in managing the disease. The initial sections of the handbook describe the challenge of eating enough of the right types of food to support growth and development, fight infections and lead a productive life. These sections are followed by guidelines for creating a healthy diet that meets the needs of people with CF and tips for applying those guidelines to day-to-day living. The last half of the book contains more than 130 favorite recipes provided by individuals with CF and their families and by University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Clinical Nutrition Department. These easy-to-prepare, appealing foods can help add necessary nutrients and good taste to diets for people with CF.