Nutrition, Diabetes, and Food Allergies

The following Cystic Fibrosis Education Tools were developed for professionals, patients, families, and the community.

Nutrition Care in Cystic Fibrosis - This curriculum is delivered in four modules and includes course objectives, case studies, and question assessments. This is supplemented with an On-Line Textbook. A video presentation about the development of these modules is available here: Introduction to Nutrition Care in Cystic Fibrosis Education Modules  and overview of the curriculum is available here:Nutrition Care in Cystic Fibrosis

Module 1: Cystic Fibrosis Overview - PowerPoint presentation

•   Life Course Theory
•   Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations Article

Module 2: Nutrition Assessment and Intervention in Pediatric CF - PowerPoint presentation

• Cultural Awareness in Nutrition Counseling
• Culturally Sensitive Health Questions
• Nutrition Diagnostic Terminology

Module 3: Nutrition-Related CF Complications - PowerPoint presentation

• Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis Review
• Clinical Care Guidelines for CF-Related Diabetes Article

Module 4: Patient-Centered Behavior Interventions - PowerPoint presentation

• Needed: A New Appreciation of Culture and Food Behavior Article

Other Cystic Fibrosis Education Tools:

• Cystic Fibrosis Challenge - an interactive PowerPoint-based game to help educate teens/young adults about CF facts and fallacies
• Cystic Fibrosis Medication Reminder Card
• Transition Passport - a comprehensive checklist for healthy transition to adult CF care

For more information contact Lisa Rascon at lrascon@peds.arizona.edu or call 520-626-1567.