Cystic Fibrosis Dietitians

The CF Dietitians provide individualised dietary advice and nutritional treatment plans to help patients achieve optimal nutritional status to maximise and maintain lung function. The CF Dietitians aim to assist in self-management of all aspects of the nutritional needs for people with CF.

The CF Dietitians review patients on the ward, at routine and annual assessment clinics and can offer additional contact by phone, video or in person when needed. The CF Dietitians can support and advise on:

• Pancreatic enzymes
• Gut issues
• Vitamins
• Managing a healthy weight with oral nutritional supplements or tube feeding
• Managing a healthy weight for weight loss
• Diabetes support
• Bone health
• Exercise and sport