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Discussion #3: Nutrition & Stress
Nutrition and stress are connected. Good nutrition is an important stress management tool. When our bodies are poorly fed, stress takes an even greater toll on our health. Next time, you are too busy to eat or stressed to eat well, remember what will happen to you physically, mentally, and behaviorally.
Remember… How you deal with stress is a choice. Too often people turn to cigarettes, sweets, television, coffee and/or alcohol to "manage" stress. Instead, control stress by adopting a healthful lifestyle which includes eating well, exercising, sleeping adequately and enjoying your free time.
As part of your stress intervention plan, in one paragraph share what are three (3) changes you can make in your nutrition to help reduce or prevent stress in your life? Commit to this changes and make them part of your lifestyle and stress management plan.
Weekly Discussion Board: There will be one discussion each week. In order to receive full credit towards class participation for each discussion, you must “Reply” to a minimum of two (2) responses from your fellow classmates. Discussions and replies will be judged on quality of content (indicating a grasp of the concepts being discussed). Make your posts insightful and original. If your discussion and responses are not posted before each discussion closes, you will not receive credit for the discussion.