Growth, Body Composition, and Lung Function in Prepubertal Children with Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosed by Newborn Screening.

CONCLUSION: In this NBS CF population, gender differences in growth and BC were apparent despite preserved lung function. These results support BC assessment in prepubertal children, particularly girls, with an opportunity to direct interventions to optimize FFM.
PMID: 33301217 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Nutrition in Clinical Practice - December 10, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: Owen E, Williams JE, Davies G, Wallis C, Grant RL, Fewtrell MS Tags: Nutr Clin Pract Source Type: research