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The lifestyle of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and the effect on fatigue and functional impairments
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 06/17/09

Goedendorp MM et al. - Study shows that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients tend to lead a healthier lifestyle compared to the general Dutch population. However, no relationship was found between lifestyle factors and fatigue severity and functional impairments in CFS.

Methods

Study aimed to investigate:
- Lifestyle of pts with CFS, and
- Whether lifestyle factors are related to fatigue and functional impairments
247 pts; validated questionnaires were used to collect data on:
- lifestyle factors, smoking, intake of alcohol, fat, fibres, fruit and vegetables,
- body mass index (BMI), fatigue severity and functional impairments

Results

Of the CFS pts, 23% smoked, 32% had an unhealthy BMI, and none had an unhealthy alcohol intake
A majority had an unhealthy food intake:
- 70% had unhealthy fat, fruit and vegetable intake, and
- 95% had unhealthy fibre intake
Fewer CFS pts were overweight vs general population
More female CFS pts abstained from alcohol, and fewer male CFS pts smoked
Unhealthy lifestyle factors were not associated with fatigue severity or functional impairments

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