Impact of Stress on Eating Behaviour in College Students

Stress arises when the combination of internal and external pressures exceeds the individual's resources to cope with their situation.For many young adults, college is the best time of life.These critical years can also be undetermined by depression, anxiety and stress.Students are very likely to experience some or many stressors which may test their ability to cope, adapting to a new Environment , balancing a heavy work load, making new friends, becoming more independent, and dealing with myriad of other issues.Looking from a closer perspective, The college students encounters a number of challenges in his day to day life; therefore the whole idea of an existing and vibrant college life is unveiled by these challenges .The research examines the sources and effects of stress on eating behaviour in college students.It also provides advance knowledge on coping strategies to face life stress which can enhance their academic performance, emotional and social well-being.