A client has been doing tai chi and performing visualization to help reduce stress however continues to feel anxious. What dietary changes should the nurse recommend to this client? Select all that apply
1. Eliminate caffeine products
2. Avoid sugar and carbohydrates
3. Eat more raw fruits and vegetables
4. Limit the use of vitamin supplements
5. Limit protein intake to 10%–15% of consumed calories
1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: A low-stress diet includes eliminating caffeine products.
Rationale 2: A low-stress diet includes avoiding sugar and carbohydrates
Rationale 3: A low-stress diet includes eating more raw fruits and vegetables.
Rationale 4: A low-stress diet includes using vitamin supplements.
Rationale 5: A low-stress diet includes limiting protein intake to 10%–15% of consumed calories.
Global Rationale: Consuming a low-stress diet results in more energy and stamina to cope with stress. A low-stress diet includes eliminating caffeine products, avoiding sugar and carbohydrates, eating more raw fruits and vegetables and limiting protein intake to 10%–15% of consumed calories. A low-stress diet includes using vitamin supplements.
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