ILD Nutrition Manual
Check out our nutrition guide for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Eating well can help prevent infection and keep your respiratory system healthy.
Eating well is especially important for patients with interstitial lung disease. Proper nutrition helps prevent infection, facilitate breathing and maintain a healthy respiratory system. Use this manual for general advice – such as how to eat a balanced diet with lots of protein, fresh fruits and vegetables – as well as strategies for particular patients' needs, like needing to lose or gain weight.
- ILD Nutrition Manual: General Guidelines for Eating Healthy
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Body Mass Index
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Increasing Protein in Your Diet
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Tips for Gaining Weight
- ILD Nutrition Manual: High-Calorie, High-Protein Sample Menu
- ILD Nutrition Manual: High-Calorie Shakes and Smoothies
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Tips for Losing Weight
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Plate Method for Healthy Meal Planning
- ILD Nutrition Manual: Prednisone and Weight Gain
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UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.