Case Study Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin Is a 6-Year-Old Child

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Case Study
Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin is a 6-year-old child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2. She has a poor appetite, and her height and weight are below normal for her age. Her parents have been instructed to feed her a high-calorie, high-protein, high-fat diet with extra salt and to provide snacks between all meals. She takes supplemental enzymes each time she eats. She experiences frequent respiratory infections and has had numerous hospitalizations for cystic fibrosis exacerbation since her diagnosis.
-Explain the cause of Julia's impaired nutrition status.