The most appropriate diet therapy for clients with cystic fibrosis is to ____.

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Clients with cystic fibrosis have difficulty digesting fats due to inadequate pancreatic enzyme secretion. Therefore, replacing pancreatic enzymes is the most appropriate diet therapy for improving fat digestion and absorption. Reducing fat intake alone is not enough to improve lipid status, as a balance of essential fatty acids is important for growth and development. Limiting kcalories to 1200 g/day may not provide enough energy for growth and development. Restricting sodium may be appropriate for some individuals with cystic fibrosis who also have lung disease, but it is not the most important diet therapy for all individuals with this condition.

The Most Appropriate Diet Therapy for Clients with Cystic Fibrosis