Intestinal lactase deficiency in newborns with cystic fibrosis--dietary consequences.

The problem of proper diet to children and infants with cystic fibrosis 
is continuously discussed. This paper deals with the diet for CF 
infants younger than one year. The basic view is that the 
diet should be as close to the 'normal baby' diet as 
possible, partly to ensure normal growth and development, and partly to 
avoid extra work for the families with CF infants. Infants suffering 
from CF were given lactose-free diet until they reached the age 
of one year. The weight increased more rapidly than in CF 
patients given the traditional CF diet with low fat and high 
protein. Furthermore, it was not necessary to give increased amounts of 
calories to the infants given lactose-free diet, nor did they receive 
additional fat-soluble vitamins. 