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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 1-year-old Caucasian male is on pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to maintain a healthy body mass index. Sweat chloride test is 68 mmol/L (< 29 mmol/L = normal). The patient has a relative who was also on PERT but passed away in his mid-20s due to respiratory failure, and was unable to have children. Which of the following would be most improved by PERT?
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Bone mineral density