Dietitians
Nutrition plays a vital role in the health of people with cystic fibrosis a healthy nutritional status and body weight is vital for maximising and maintaining lung function.
We advise and provide information for patients on all aspects of their nutritional needs: healthy eating and weight management, assessment of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, supplementary nutritional support , fat soluble vitamin therapy, salt supplements and hydration, calcium and bone health, cystic fibrosis related diabetes, sports nutrition. We work closely with our CF Diabetes Specialist Nurse and CF Support Worker in the diagnosis and management of Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes.
Watch our ‘Refresh – Eating Well on CFTR Modulators’ webinar to find out more about how you can introduce healthy eating principles into your diet to help you manage your weight.
Follow us on Twitter: @CF_dietitians
or email: uhb-tr.cfdietitians@nhs.net
Team members
Click on a team member for more information
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Joanne Barrett
Specialist Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
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Elizabeth Glennon
Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
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Claire Roden
Specialist Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Dietitian
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Nazma Vahora
Cystic Fibrosis Support Worker
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Katie Marsden
Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
Useful resources
Downloadable documents and useful links
Documents
From the Blog
We are developing a weight management programme for people with CF, and want to work with you on this research project
Read the full article about Have you experienced weight gain on CFTR modulator therapy ?