What is a comfort food? how does comfort food affect your stress levels? what are some of the dangers of comfort food as it pertains to your level of physical fitness? describe how neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, work in relation to stress and comfort food.

Comfort food is food that makes your body release Endorphins, Dopamine and Serotonin, which are the happiness hormones. Comfort food brings stress levels down dramatically. Some, but not all, comfort foods contain high fat, which can lead to high cholesterol levels in the blood, which increases the risk for heart disease. Also, it can lead to excess fat, making it more difficult to complete physical exercise. Serotonin is one of the happiness hormones, meaning if you ingest it, not only will your stress levels reduce, but your happiness will increase. Serotonin, along with other happiness hormones are often found in comfort foods, making them more dangerous.

Afew buddies come over to your house to hang out. they notice you're struggling in school, perhaps you have to rely on to pass your class, but you can't absorb the knowledge. they could positively reinforce getting a tutor and working with you, dedicating more time to the areas of struggle and less on hanging out to better yourself.secondly, say you're the victim of bullying. you're afraid to tell an adult because of possible repercussions from the bully himself. your friends encouraging you and pushing you towards telling an adult for your safety is another example.