A client asks what changes can be made to dietary intake to reduce the effects of stress. What changes should the nurse encourage the client to make?
1. Reduce sugar intake.
2. Eliminate excess salt.
3. Reduce caffeine intake.
4. Avoid vitamin supplements.
5. Follow a low-fat eating plan.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale: Optimal nutrition is essential for health and in increasing the body's resistance to stress. To minimize the negative effects of stress, people need to avoid excesses of sugar.
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