stress is a common complication seen in all age groups which can be controlled through different methods, in this presentation nutrition role is explained.
2. Brain’s experience taught a great deal. They also illustrate a
number of key concepts related to stress.
Each of these concepts terms is a building block for a
thorough understanding of the stress experience
Stress
Positive Negative
3. Positive Stress / Helpful Stress
Releases stress hormone including adrenaline and
cortisol which rouse the body and brain to meet
challenges.
Negative Stress / Harmful Stress
Increases cortisol levels and causes food craving,
those craving tend to be strongest carbs, mood get
changed, but cortisol get converted to cortisone
enzyme leads to accumulate more belly fat.
4. Stress related problems
Obesity (body weight)
Abnormal Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
Endocrine system
Central nervous system
Muscular & Skeletal system
Immune system
Gastrointestinal complications
Alzheimer’s diseases
Headache, Depression,
6. Nutrition & Stress Linkage
Overconsumption of calories
Irregular eating habits
Too much / too little of specific food substances
High amounts of refined foods
Inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals
High intake of salt
Excess caffeine consumption
Excess alcohol consumption