Why is it common for people to binge on "comfort food" after a stressful day? O
1. The act of chewing helps to relieve muscle tension in the temporomandibular joint.
2.The fats and carbohydrates in typical comfort foods act to temporarily relieve stress and elevate a person's mood.
3.People often forget to eat when they are stressed.
4.Stress causes people to burn more calories, so they need the extra caloric "boost" of comfort food.