Food and Mood

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Across
  1. 2. The organ responsible for regulating emotions and processing sensory information.
  2. 4. A feeling of unease, worry, or fear that can affect mood and appetite.
  3. 6. The types of food and drink a person consumes regularly.
  4. 8. The feeling of pleasure or contentment.
  5. 9. Restorative rest that can influence mood and appetite regulation.
  6. 10. The digestive system, which contains a network of neurons that communicate with the brain.
  7. 11. A simple carbohydrate that can provide a quick energy boost but can also cause mood swings.
  8. 12. A hormone released in response to stress that can affect mood.
Down
  1. 1. A neurotransmitter that regulates mood and appetite.
  2. 3. Feelings that arise in response to thoughts, situations, or experiences.
  3. 5. Substances in food that provide nourishment for the body and brain.
  4. 7. A mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
  5. 9. A state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances.