Stress Can Affect Eating Habits Routines can be unbearable burdens rather than stabilizing factors in times of stress espe cially when the routine is family dinner and the stress is due to a family member’s absence because of military assignment. Coping with that situation is easier for some people and harder for others. Friends and family can help, but an individual’s attitude may be the deciding factor. An attitude based on depriva uon and over-indulgence usually results in frustration, guilt, and ironically, unwanted weight loss or weight gain. From a nutritional standpoint, researchers know that healthy eat ing promotes physical health,- which in turn helps an individual deal with mental stress. Eating a variety of foods on moderate amounts is always advisable, and especially so for persons under stress. Doing so may be harder, however, especial ly if the individual feels out of control. For example, family members cannot control government actions that affect where their loved ones are. But individuals can control their attitudes about their eating habits. Exerting that power of control is one way children often deal with the stress of growing up. By refusing to eat certain foods or By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist demanding other foods as treats, they are expressing a desire to be in control. Just as parents seek to train their children to use that power to choose nutritious foods over junk foods, so too, do nutritionists advise stressed adults to use their power of choice wisely. I want to point out three ways you can practice controlling food, rather than allowing food to con trol you. First, get a grip on yourself. Admit that you feel stressed, but do not dwell on your "right” to be stressed. The sooner you accept that fact that you cannot control the source of your stress, the soon er you will be ready to take control over how you react to that stress. One choice you make in reacting to stress is whether you will con tinue to eat normally, of whether you will overeat or avoid eating. Second, keep eating in perspec tive. It is neither the most impor tant, nor the least important thing you do each day. While planning nutritious meals and snacks can provide structure and give a focus to daily activities, it is good to realize that it is okay to take an occasional break from that structure. Third, do not skip meals. That is always a temptation for most indi viduals who feel overworked due to increased job or family responsibilities. 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