HLE Final Exam Review questions with
verified answers
eustress - correct answer ✔✔positive stress
distress - correct answer ✔✔negative stress
allostatic load - correct answer ✔✔long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body and
the total amount of stress you have
cortisol - correct answer ✔✔a steroid hormone secreted by the cortex (outer layer)
of the adrenal gland
calorie - correct answer ✔✔a unit of measuring just how much energy any particular food has within it
fat - correct answer ✔✔aka lipids, is used as a fuel source for energy
LDL Cholesterol - correct answer ✔✔bad cholesterol
trans fat - correct answer ✔✔really unhealthy fat, known to cause health issues
macronutrients - correct answer ✔✔you need to consume large quantities of these which consist of
carbs, proteins, and fats
micronutrients - correct answer ✔✔nutrients you don't need as much, are your vitamins and minerals
phytonutrients - correct answer ✔✔plant nutrients
verified answers
eustress - correct answer ✔✔positive stress
distress - correct answer ✔✔negative stress
allostatic load - correct answer ✔✔long-term negative impact of the stress response on the body and
the total amount of stress you have
cortisol - correct answer ✔✔a steroid hormone secreted by the cortex (outer layer)
of the adrenal gland
calorie - correct answer ✔✔a unit of measuring just how much energy any particular food has within it
fat - correct answer ✔✔aka lipids, is used as a fuel source for energy
LDL Cholesterol - correct answer ✔✔bad cholesterol
trans fat - correct answer ✔✔really unhealthy fat, known to cause health issues
macronutrients - correct answer ✔✔you need to consume large quantities of these which consist of
carbs, proteins, and fats
micronutrients - correct answer ✔✔nutrients you don't need as much, are your vitamins and minerals
phytonutrients - correct answer ✔✔plant nutrients
