Stressed during examinations? Junk food consumption might be the reason

May 01, 2019

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): According to the recent study, increased stress during university examinations is associated with eating a poorer quality diet including less fruit and vegetables and more fast food. According to the researchers, a healthy diet is needed for optimal academic and mental performance. The researchers investigated the relationship between exam stress and change in dietary quality, and whether these associations were modified by psychosocial factors such as eating behaviour (emotional/external/restrained), food choice motive, taste preference, reward/punishment sensitivity, impulsivity, coping strategies, sedentary behaviour, and social support.