The percent ideal body weight index does not seem to be an adequate measure of nutritional status in children with cystic fibrosis. Anthropometric assessments should include skin-fold and circumference measurements of numerous sites on the upper and lower body, the trunk, and the limbs to detect deterioration in nutritional status early. Early detection of deficits in nutritional status may result in the adverse effects of malnutrition on height and weight, and possibly clinical status, being prevented.
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