The Relationship Between Eating Behaviors and Functional Status in Female Patients Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

Aim. To evaluate whether eating behaviors of female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome differ from those the healthy population, what factors affect these behaviors, and are effective on patients’ life quality functional status.
 Materials Methods. This cross-sectional observational study included 55 volunteers. All participants were assessed using demographic data, body mass index (BMI), Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) (Uncontrolled Eating, Cognitive Restraint, Emotional Hunger Susceptibility). Fibromyalgia Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Impact (FIQ).
 Results. BMI, Uncontrolled Susceptibility scores differed significantly between volunteers (p < 0.05). In patients, TFEQ subscores not correlated FIQ > There was a positive correlation Restraint score age, rest night pain in (p< Increasing age an independent predictor (p=0.003).
 Conclusions. The proportion overweight/obese higher among patients. associated their status. appeared to be degree.