Which option includes a dietary coping method?

• A. Increase caffeine intake to cope with stress.
• B. Skip meals to save time.
• C. Eat only fast food.
• D. List one to two changes in your diet and/or nutrition plan that might help you better cope with stress.

Answer: (D)

Coping with stress through diet means choosing practical, manageable changes to your eating habits that support steady energy and mood. The best option asks you to list one to two changes in your diet or nutrition plan that might help you better cope with stress, turning food choices into a deliberate, actionable tool for resilience. This approach is effective because it creates a concrete plan you can implement, track, and adjust, rather than relying on quick fixes. The other ideas describe behaviors that can backfire: more caffeine can heighten anxiety and disrupt sleep; skipping meals can cause blood sugar drops and irritability; and fast food generally undermines overall nutrition and stress tolerance.