High-Pressure Job Make You Eat for Stress Relief? You're Not Alone

When you’ve had a tough day at work, do you reach for fast food or other unhealthy options? Research shows that people tend to seek high-calorie, high-fat foods during periods of stress. One study found that 38% of adults say they have overeaten or eaten unhealthy foods in the past month because of stress, with half of these adults engaging in these behaviors weekly or more.

Those in high-pressure jobs are often at risk for such unhealthy behaviors, says Vanderbilt Executive Health Physicals dietitian Michael J. Partipilo, MS, RD, LDN, CHC. He works to improve his patients’ relationship with food and help them realize how better eating habits can make them feel better and perform better. In this new video, Partipilo talks about how he designs customized plans that will have small, measurable steps that build motivation.

How the Executive Health Physicals Program Can Help

The Vanderbilt Executive Health Physicals (EHP) program keeps executives and entrepreneurs in top health and honors their valuable time. The care team makes it easy and convenient to schedule a personalized annual physical, which includes all-important preventive screenings, lab work and testing, in a single half-day session.

In addition to an evaluation by Partipilo, individuals can expect the following during their personalized health checkup at the EHP clinic:

  • A full medical assessment
  • Same-day testing and consultation
  • Fitness evaluation
  • Dietitian and wellness assessment
  • A personalized health and wellness strategy

Watch this video spotlighting other members of the EHP team. Individuals can book a session at this link, or employers can order a package for a group of executives by contacting Blythe Exton at (615) 343–9557.

Please note that this is a self-pay program. Insurance is not accepted.