Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jan 1983
Energy needs and growth in children with cystic fibrosis.
Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) frequently have growth retardation. Standard growth velocity is dependent on an adequate supply of energy. The effect of dietary counselling and high energy food supplementation on the growth of eight children (aged 4 to 9 years) with CF was determined. ⋯ Our data provide evidence that children with CF have inadequate energy intakes. Furthermore, we have shown that absorbed energy intake is the principal factor limiting the growth of CF children in the age group studied. Finally, it is possible to promote normal growth in CF children with dietary counselling and high energy supplements.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Jan 1983
Chronic diarrhea and neutropenia not associated with pancreatic insufficiency: a non-Shwachman-Diamond entity.
Six children with chronic diarrhea and neutropenia, initially referred for evaluation of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, were found to have no evidence of pancreatic insufficiency. All presented in the spring with a prodromal respiratory illness. ⋯ The children were followed until growth returned to previous percentiles. Diarrhea and neutropenia resolved by 6-month follow-up, and there was no recurrence of the neutropenia at 1 year.