Where do I get salt?
Any food that tastes salty like chips, pickles, fast food, frozen dinners and French fries is a good source of salt. Adding salt directly to food can also increase your intake.

Why do I need salt?
Salt is essential for muscle function, digestion, and nerve cell health. It also helps move water in and out of cells. CF patients lose more salt in their sweat than the average person.

How much salt do I need?
CF patients need to have a high-salt diet. Teens should use the salt shaker liberally and eat foods that are high in salt like chips, pickles, fast food, frozen dinners and French fries. Extra salt (along with fluid) is very important during hot weather. There is not a specific amount of salt that teens with CF should have every day, but your health-care provider can determine the amount that is right for you. 

Fluid
Fluid is important for a balanced diet and for hydration. Losing extra salt and water in your sweat increases the chance of dehydration, especially in the summer. Water is an excellent choice to maintain fluid balance. Milk is also a good choice because it provides calories and protein. Juice and soda, however, aren’t as highly recommended because they can cause you to feel full and decrease your appetite for healthier drinks and snacks.