Publication Date
5-2009
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
4-1-2009
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Health Science, General Research
Department
Community and Environmental Health
Major Advisor
Tedd McDonald, Ph.D.
Advisor
Lonny Ashworth, M.Ed.
Advisor
Jeff Anderson, M.Ed.
Abstract
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder affecting more than 30,000 Americans, primarily Caucasians (CF Foundation, n.d.a). A defective gene on the seventh chromosome is inherited from the mother and the father. This gene causes the body to produce an abnormal protein that leads to thick, sticky mucus that is secreted by the lungs, pancreas, liver, sweat glands, and reproductive organs. The pancreas normally excretes enzymes that aid in the digestion of food, however this function is impaired in CF, and therefore CF patients must ingest replacement enzymes (CF Foundation, n.d.a). Despite advances in treatment, including replacement enzymes, under-nutrition and impaired growth continue to be significant problems (Stapleton et al., 2000).
Recommended Citation
Durham, Dixie Lea, "Survey of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients and Parents of Cystic Fibrosis Patients on Nutrition Education" (2009). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 8.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/8