Table 2

Quality of Life Inventory

1

Headaches

26

Irregular heartbeat

2

Irritable bowel syndrome

27

Shortness of breath

3

Arthritis

28

Constipation

4

Premenstrual syndrome

29

Stomach gas or indigestion

5

Recurring sinus infections

30

Feeling weak

6

Tension fatigue syndrome

31

Eating too rapidly

7

Recurrent anxiety

32

Eating after being full

8

Recurrent depression

33

Embarrassed about overeating

9

Insomnia

34

Depressed over eating habits

10

Low self esteem

35

Depressed about my weight

11

Binge eating

36

Difficult to stop eating

12

Chronic tension

37

Worrying about the future

13

Lack of energy

38

Unable to concentrate

14

Food allergies

39

Forgetfulness

15

Feeling under stress

40

Bad temper or quick to anger

16

Cancer

41

Indigestion

17

Prostate problems

42

Diabetes

18

Overeating

43

Vomiting

19

Stomach pain

44

Heartburn

20

Back pain

45

Esophageal reflux

21

Pain in arms, legs, or joints

46

Control over my appetite

22

Menstrual pain or problems

47

Ability to relax

23

Chest pain

48

Heart disease

24

Dizziness

49

Fibromyalgia

25

Diarrhea

50

Difficulty in falling asleep

Subjects Rated Magnitude of Problems Occurring Over the last

30 Days Using a Scale of 0 = None, 1 = Minor, 2 = Major and 3 = Severe

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