The Association between Stress Factors and Number of Meals consumed per day in a sample of Pakistani Students

Abstract

Background Studies have shown that stress not only affects the biological activities of the body but also the behavioral patterns. The purpose of this study was to discover Social Stress-Causing Factors among students in two Pakistani cities and their correlation with students’ food intake. Methods 347 students enlisted and responded to a questionnaire on the internet. Results The main causes of stress were finances, a lack of exercise, the pressure to achieve high marks, finishing courses and tests, exams, and meeting deadlines. 74.6% experienced a change in food intake (as measured by meal frequency) as a result of stress, with 56.2% reporting.

Keywords

• appetite
• healthy eating
• eating behavior
• nutrition
• stress eating
• Islamabad