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Insoluble Type of fiber that speeds the passage of foods and reduces bile acids.
Soluble Type of fiber that attaches to water molecules. Lowers cholesterol and risk of
heart disease.
General adaptation syndrome Model of stress with three stages: alarm, resistance,
exhaustion
Alarm stage First stage of general adaption syndrome. Disrupts steady state, fight or
flight response
Resistance stage Second stage of general adaptation syndrome. Physiology and behavior
adjusts, resistance to stressor builds. Body has new homeostasis level.
Exhaustion stage Third stage of general adaptation syndrome. Body runs out of resources
to maintain adaption to stressor, causing physiological harm.
, Adrenal glands Organ that secretes cortisol into the body
Stress Disturbance in physical and emotional state due to real or perceived threat or
excitement that disturbs the body's normal state, body's trying to adapt.
Stressor Physical, social, psychological event to which the body tries to adapt.
Eustress Stress based on positive circumstances, can present opportunity or personal
growth
Distress Stress caused by negative circumstances. Can diminish wellness.
Shaping Stepwise process of making a series of small changes.
Wellness Achieving the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions
Behavior change An organized deliberate effort to alter or replace an existing habit or
pattern of activity