weight loss maintenance.When asked about their current eat- ing and exercise habits we fmd, that registry participants report consuming a low-calorie, low-fat diet.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems. People with cystic fibrosis inherit a defective gene on chromosome 7 called CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator).
While cystic fibrosis can occur in people of any race, it is most common among Caucasians of Northern or Central European descent. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis are dependent on the severity of the disease, but can include: 1  Shortness of breath. 2  Frequent lung infections.3  Persistent coughing. 4  Wheezing. 5  Fatigue. 6  Nasal congestion. 7  Stomach pain. 8  Weight loss.9  Abnormal and foul-smelling stools. 10  Constipation. 11  Intestinal blockage.ymptoms of cystic fibrosis are dependent on the severity of the disease, but can include: 1  Shortness of breath. 2  Frequent lung infections. 3  Persistent coughing. 4  Wheezing. 5  Fatigue. 6  Nasal congestion. 7  Stomach pain. 8  Weight loss. 9  Abnormal and foul-smelling stools. 10  Constipation. 11  Intestinal blockage.