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Table 2 Nutritional status needs and monitoring in CF

From: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, dietary management, and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders in the paediatric population

Age

Energy need

Growth monitoring

Timing of monitoring

PERT monitoring

 < 2 years

110–200% than same age healthy population

Length for age percentiles

Clinical visit every 1–2 months

Every clinic visit

2–18 years

110–200% than same age healthy population

BMI

Clinical visit every 3 months

Every 3 months

> 18 years

110–200% than same age healthy population

BMI

Clinical visit every 3–6 months

Every 6 months

  1. PERT Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy, BMI Body Mass Index