I think the correct term to fill in the blank would be abdominal area. Stress-induced eating is risky, as it increases fat in the abdominal area as compared to other parts of the body, which is a predictor of heart disease in men and women. Stress causes to release hormones that would push people to eat more. Adrenal glands would release cortisol which increases appetite of an individual. Also, stress is known to affect preferences on food. Oftentimes, it would cause you to crave fat and sugar rich foods which are said to be comfort foods as it counteracts stress.