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Nutrients may help repair the effects of stress on the body.

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• True Correct!

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• False Incorrect. The statement is true.Next Question

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What are habits that are NOT likely to put your body under stress?

• Overeating

• Skipping Meals

• Exercising

• Taking Extra Vitamins

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• Overeating Incorrect. Overeating, skipping meals, and vitamin overdose are likely to put you under stress. Exercise may help relieve stress.

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• Skipping Meals Incorrect. Overeating, skipping meals, and vitamin overdose are likely to put you under stress. Exercise may help relieve stress.

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• Exercising Correct! Exercising may help relieve stress. Overeating, skipping meals, and vitamin overdose are likely to put you under stress.

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• Taking Extra Vitamins Incorrect. Overeating, skipping meals, and vitamin overdoses are likely to put your body under stress. Exercising may help relive stress.

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Stress increases the desire for sweet, high fat, comfort foods.

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• False

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• True Correct!

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• False Incorrect. The statement is true.

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Stress doesn’t impact the absorption of nutrients.

• True

• False

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• True Incorrect. Stress reduces the absorption of certain nutrients.

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• False Correct! Stress reduces the absorption of certain nutrients.

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This mineral can help repair the effects of stress.

• Sodium

• Magnesium

• Sulfur

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• Sodium Incorrect. Magnesium along with protein can help repair the effects of stress.

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• Magnesium Correct!

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• Sulfur Incorrect. Magnesium along with protein can help repair the effects of stress.

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Good sources of magnesium include:

• Oranges, kiwi, strawberries and grapefruit

• Meat and dairy products

• Tofu, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and nuts

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Good sources of magnesium include:• Oranges, kiwi, strawberries and grapefruit

Incorrect. These are good sources of vitamin C, which also helps to repair the effects of stress. Tofu, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and nuts are good sources of magnesium.

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Good sources of magnesium include:• Meat and dairy products Incorrect.

These are good sources of protein, which also helps repair the effects of stress. Tofu, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and nuts are good sources of magnesium.

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Good sources of magnesium include:

• Tofu, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and nuts Correct!

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These vitamins help your body by decreasing nutrient deficiency that may exist.

• Vitamins A and E

• B Vitamins and Vitamin C

• Vitamins D and K

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• Vitamins A and E Incorrect. Although Vitamins A and E are important for overall health, B Vitamins and Vitamin C help your body to decrease nutrient deficiency.

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• B Vitamins and Vitamin C Correct!

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• Vitamins D and K Incorrect. Although Vitamins D and K are important for overall health, B Vitamins and Vitamin C help your body to decrease nutrient deficiency.

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What is NOT a good snack for when you are stressed?

• Yogurt and granola

• Chips and dip

• Turkey and cheese sandwich

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• Yogurt and granola Incorrect. This, and a turkey and cheese sandwich are good snacks for when you are stressed. Chips and dip is a snack to avoid when stressed.

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• Chips and dip Correct!

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• Turkey and cheese sandwich Incorrect. This and a yogurt with fruit are good snacks for when you are stressed. Avoid snacking on chips and dip when you are stressed.

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You should NOT do this when you do not have time to eat.

• Skip a meal

• Bring food with you

• Set aside time to eat meals

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• Skip a meal Correct! You should bring food with you when you do not have time to eat.

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• Bring food with you Incorrect. You should not skip meals.

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• Set aside time to eat meals Incorrect. You should not skip meals.

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When you find yourself under stress, it is recommended that you eat (meals or snacks) this often to regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce stress.

• Every 1-2 hours • Every 3-5 hours • Whenever you feel hungry

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• Every 1-2 hours Incorrect. You should try to eat every 3-5 hours to help regulate your blood sugar and reduce stress.

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• Every 3-5 hours Correct!

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• Whenever you feel hungry Incorrect. You should try to eat every 3-5 hours to help regulate your blood sugar and reduce stress.

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One simple way to help reduce the stress is to:

• Eat while studying or watching TV

• Eat breakfast daily

• Eat when you are bored

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• Eat while studying or watching TV Incorrect. It is not advisable to eat while doing other activities or when bored. Make sure you eat breakfast every day to help with the stress on your body. This will give your body all the nutrients that it needs to start the day.

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• Eat breakfast daily Correct! This will give your body all the nutrients that it needs to start the day.

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• Eat when you are bored Incorrect. Make sure you eat breakfast every day to help with the stress on your body. This will give your body all the nutrients that it needs to start the day. It is not advisable to eat while doing other activities or when bored.

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Limit these items in your diet when you are stressed.

• Alcohol, caffeine and sugary desserts

• Protein and dairy

• Pork, seafood and breads

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• Alcohol, caffeine and sugary desserts Correct! They all can effect your hydration and metabolism, causing your body more stress.

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• Protein and dairy Incorrect. Alcohol, caffeine and sugary desserts should be limited when you are experiencing stress because they all can effect your hydration and metabolism, causing your body more stress.

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• Pork, seafood and breads Incorrect. Alcohol, caffeine and sugary desserts should be limited when you are experiencing stress because they all can effect your hydration and metabolism, causing your body more stress.

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You should make a list of everything that is causing you stress.

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• False

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• True Correct! A list will help you figure out what you can and cannot control. Prioritize what you can control and don’t waste energy on what you cannot control.

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• False Incorrect. A list will help you figure out what you can and cannot control. Prioritize what you can control and don’t waste energy on what you cannot control.

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If you don’t have time to eat, the best recommendation is to eat a sugary snack for a burst of energy.

• True

• False

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• True Incorrect. A sugary snack will give you an initial boost of energy, but then lead you to feel more tired later.

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• False Correct! A sugary snack will give you an initial boost of energy, but then lead you to feel more tired later.

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If stress is becoming overwhelming, help is available on campus.

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• False

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• True Correct! If talking with friends and family aren’t enough, you can speak to a professional at Berkshire House 545-0333 or Health Services 577-2337.

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• False Incorrect. If talking with friends and family aren’t enough, you can speak to a professional at Berkshire House 545-0333 or Health Services 577-2337.

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