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Discipline Group Session

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DG14-- Interpreting & Applying the Essentials: A Deep Dive into Bone & Body Metrics

Friday, October 9, 2026
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT
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This discipline group session will provide a multidisciplinary perspective on ways to assess bone and body metrics in the era of HEMT. Two pairs of presenters will discuss: 1) how to assess, build and maintain bone density; and 2) how to assess, build and maintain lean body mass among the CF population across the lifespan. While clinicians continue to utilize BMI and FEV1 as a measure of health in people with CF, our goal is to highlight the importance of measuring total body health and function through a more detailed assessment of anthropometrics and bone density. As the population of people with CF achieves increased longevity, building and maintaining lean body mass is a key tenant of aging well. This session will include a deep dive into interpretation of tests/measures (i.e., DEXA, BIA) as well as intervention strategies based on test results.