Book teaches recipes for cystic fibrosis patients

who has cystic fibrosis or know the feeding difficulties caused by someone with the disease. With this in mind, nutritionist Daniele Aparecida de Oliveira chose the theme of the Final Course Study at Universidade Positivo. The result is a book with 16 preparations for people with cystic fibrosis, available for free download here.

The recipes were designed to be consumed at snacks and main meals, and foods were given priority. in nature and minimally processed.

The book, which took four years to write, was named. Kitchen preparations for special dietary needs – Healthy and suitable food for people with cystic fibrosis. The idea arose after Daniele had her first contact with the United for Life team – the Brazilian Institute of Cystic Fibrosis Care.

There are also other booklets with disease-related themes available for download on the Institute’s website.

Understand cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease also known as mucocidosis, is chronic and progressive. It is characterized by progressive lesions in both the respiratory and digestive systems, which can be detected by foot testing, which should be performed within the first 48 hours of the baby’s life.

The disease is characterized by difficulty absorbing nutrients and lung problems, both of which result from the presence of thick mucus that cannot cross the patient’s cell walls.

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