Como Los Tipos De Comida Afectan La Forma De Dormir

Table of contents

Chapter 1

 Problem……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1

 Hypothesis………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1

 General Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………..1

 Specific Objectives………………………………………………………………………………………………1

Chapter 2

 Literature review………………………………………………………………………………………………2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

Chapter 3

 Experimental design………………………………………………………………………….12

Chapter 4

 Results……………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

 Tables and Graphs………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Chapter 5

 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

 Recommendations……………………………………………………………………………………….14

Introduction

This science fair project is about how different kinds of food affect sleep. The foods used in this experiment were: healthy food, spicy food, sugars, big meal, and caffeine. The purpose of the project is to show people how food can affect their sleep in a good or bad way. This science fair project wants to inform them about how this foods can affect their sleep so they are aware of the things you eat before going to bed.

The general objective of the science fair project is: To learn how food affects sleep. There are specific objectives to define better what this project want to achieve, the specific objectives are: To define which kind of food helps you sleep better, to find what kinds of food you should avoid eating before going to bed, and to determine if healthy food will make you sleep better. These objectives will be very important in the time to get the results.

The importance of this project is to show people how food can actually affect the way they sleep. Sometimes people don’t know why they are having a bad sleep and maybe is because of the food they eat before going to bed. Food can affect sleep in a good way or in a bad way this project want to show how this kinds of food affect the sleep by proving it.

CHAPTER 1

Problem:

 How does different kinds of food affect sleep?

Hypothesis:

 If you eat healthy food then you will sleep better than the other kinds of food.

General Objective:

 To learn how different kinds of food affect sleep.

Specific Objectives:

 To define which kind of food helps you sleep better.

 To find what kinds of food you should avoid eating before going to bed.

 To determine if healthy food will make you sleep better.

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CHAPTER 2

WHAT NOT TO HAVE BEFORE BED

Caffeine: People with troubled sleep should avoid caffeinated drinks and foods : coffee, tea, many soft drinks, and chocolate several hours before bed. Caffeine is a natural chemical that activates the central nervous system, which means that it revs up nerves and thought processes. Caffeine is a stimulant that works by blocking the action of hormones in the brain that makes us feel sleepy. A strong dose of caffeine can stimulate the mind for a short time, and then cause an alertness crash as the effect wears off.

If you drink caffeinated drinks too close to bedtime, chances are it will keep you awake. This could varied in each person. Sensitive people should stop drinking caffeine at least 8 hours before bedtime.

Large Meals: Eating a huge dinner, or even a large before bedtime snack, may make you feel sleepy, but the sleep won’t necessarily take. When you lie down and try to sleep, when you go to sleep you will not feel full and that will keep you awake.

Liquids: Avoid drinking water or any fluids within 90 minutes of bedtime. It takes that long for your body to process liquid of any type. If you must have something to drink, for example, to take a prescribed medication, take a few small sips. If the medication requires a full glass of water, take it earlier in the evening if possible.

 According to: http://www.joybauer.com/insomnia/how-food-affects-sleep.aspx

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How food and drinks affect sleep

Carbohydrates and proteins

Carbohydrate-rich foods, such as pastas and breads with high GIs, can make you sleepy. They work well with proteins to induce sleepiness, which makes combinations such as peanut butter on toast, cereal with milk, or cheese and crackers good bedtime snacks. A large meal can make you tired, too, especially one with a lot of carbohydrates. However, avoid eating too much protein before bedtime. Protein-rich foods also contain

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