Stress
Nutrition
Exercise
100
Stress related to the pressures of work, family, and other daily responsibilities (as opposed to stress resulting from a traumatic event)
What is routine stress
100
These types of stressors can lead to a loss of appetite
What are traumatic stressors
100
Physical activity increases these neurotransmitters
What are endorphins
200
The name for a "little bit" of stress
What is acute stress?
200
This hormone heightens cravings for fatty foods, increases abdominal fat deposits, and raises blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose levels
What is cortisol
200
Exercise can improve this, which is normally affected by stress, depression, and/or anxiety
What is your sleep
300
hormone related to stress
What is adrenaline or cortisol
300
Complex carbohydrates stimulate the production of this ____, which boosts mood.
What is serotonin
300
Amount of time you should spend weekly getting moderate-level aerobic activity
What is 150 minutes
400
This gender is more likely to experience physical symptoms from stress (i.e. headaches, fatigue, pain)
What is women
400
These nutrients are quickly depleted from the body during times of stress.
What are B-vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and protein
400
Amount of time you should spend weekly doing vigorous aerobic activity
What is 75 minutes
500
Chronic stress is a risk factor for what conditions?
What are obesity, coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and fertility problems.
500
This drug, found in every day food, stimulates the production of stress hormones.
What is caffeine
500
Exercise forces the body's physiological symptoms to...
What is communicate more closely, thus making our bodies more efficient in dealing with stress.
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