Food Insecurity Screening in People with Cystic Fibrosis

Authors

Rebecca Edwards, MaineHealthFollow
Lauren Tate, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Ana Cairns, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Cheryl Coyne, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Kathleen Walker, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Kim Violette, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Ann Ladner, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Jessica D'Amico

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Description

Background: Adequate nutrition is a cornerstone in the management of cystic fibrosis (CF). Malabsorption secondary to pancreatic insufficiency and increased energy demands related to lung disease can increase energy requirements over twofold for a person with CF. Food insecurity (FI) affects approximately 10% of Mainers (1). Per the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, there may be up to a threefold increase in the prevalence of FI in the CF population (2). To address this issue, we implemented FI screening in the adult and pediatric CF programs to identify the prevalence of FI within our population and to offer immediate interventions.

Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center

Publication Date

5-2023

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland

Keywords

Cystic Fibrosis, Food Screening, Nutrition, Interventions, Food Insecurity

Disciplines

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition | Pediatrics | Pulmonology

Recommended Citation

Edwards, Rebecca; Tate, Lauren; Cairns, Ana; Coyne, Cheryl; Walker, Kathleen; Violette, Kim; Ladner, Ann; and D'Amico, Jessica, "Food Insecurity Screening in People with Cystic Fibrosis" (2023). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2023. 6.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2023/6