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Nutrition and Stress

Nutrition affects health, and poor nutrition can be the direct cause of a variety of health problems:

  • Caffeine products (coffee, tea, chocolate, and soda pop) can make coping with stress more difficult
  • If caffeine products are consumed too often, it can produce anxiety, irritability, and an inability to concentrate
  • Too much or too little sugar intake has similar effects
  • Maintaining a well-balanced diet can help children deal with stress
  • Follow Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (Note: Proper daily food intake varies between age groups)
  • Foods available during snack time or at lunch in schools should be monitored so they do not contribute to stress

Click here for more information from the Niagara Region Public Health Department on Healthy Eating.

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