Nutritional status, resting energy expenditure, and dietary intake in 25 children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and 25 healthy siblings
| Children with CF | Healthy siblings | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z score height | −0.33 (0.9) | 0.48 (1.0) | −1.3 to −0.41-150 |
| Z score weight | −0.25 (0.9) | 0.36 (0.8) | −0.9 to −0.31-150 |
| Ideal weight for height (%) | 0.98 (0.12) | 0.99 (0.12) | −0.1 to 0.1 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 16.3 (1.2) | 17.8 (2.3) | −2.5 to −0.51-150 |
| Measured REE (kJ/kg) (n = 24) | 181 (23) | 146 (39)1-150 | −12.5 to −3.71-150 |
| Respiratory quotient | 0.80 (0.04) | 0.84 (0.03) | −0.014 to 0.024 |
| Energy intake (kJ/kg) | 312 (57) | 235 (53) | −25 to −121-150 |
| Percentage energy from: | |||
| Fat | 37.4 (4.0) | 36.8 (4.1) | −8.9 to 27.6 |
| Carbohydrate | 48.8 (4.6) | 48.3 (4.8) | −2.5 to 1.7 |
| Protein | 13.9 (1.7) | 13.8 (2.0) | −1.0 to 0.7 |
Values are means (SD).
↵1-150 p < 0.05.
REE, resting energy expenditure.