Influence of a Residential Rehabilitation Program on Body Composition in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Influence of a Residential Rehabilitation Program on Body Composition in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
The aim is to evaluate the impact of a 3-week lasting residential rehabilitation program for
 patients with cystic fibrosis on their nutritional status measured as BMI and body
 composition and pulmonary function.
Cystic fibrosis Patients following a residential rehabilitation program consisting of dietary
 adaptation, physical therapy for airway drainage and supervised inhalation therapy and
 physical activity for at least 3 weeks are asked to participate. Weight, height, body
 composition and pulmonary function will be measured at start and end of the program. Dietary
 intake during the program is calculated based on a 2 day weighed intake diary and physical
 activity will be measured with the "SenseWear pro 3" armband.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Cystic fibrosis

 -  stay at the rehabilitation center for at least 3 consecutive weeks

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  steroid use

 -  absence from the program for more than 2 consecutive days