The Effects of Nutritional Status and Exercise on Quality of Life and Lung Function in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis The Effects of Nutritional Status and Exercise on Quality of Life and Lung Function in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Research has shown that cystic fibrosis patients who have adequate nutrition tend to have better physiological functioning. Furthermore, research with normal volunteers demonstrates that regular anaerobic and aerobic exercise lead to more efficient cardiopulmonary function.
Observation indicates that exercise contributes to general well-being of cystic fibrosis patients.
The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship of exercise and nutrition on physiological function and well being of patients with cystic fibrosis. The more optimal the level of nutrition, the greater the perceived quality of life. The more optimal the level of nutrition, the greater the capacity of the lung function. The higher the level of exercise, the greater the perceived quality of life. The higher the level of exercise, the greater the lung function capacity.