2006-09-26 00:29:51 · 8 answers · asked by GeeVee 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Does it? Well, it's news for us ordinary folks!
2006-09-26 00:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there have been any studies done on this - but maybe you should check into Psych 101 to find out.
Meanwhile, I know that they say it is important for students to have a healthy breakfast in the morning -- helps their brains wake up to retain information all day at school...
Let's face it your brain needs food... as for your IQ - well, much has been proven that has to do with your environment and if the IQ test they gave you fits that environment....
I love watching Northerners not even having a 20 IQ when given an IQ test meant for Southerners!!!
2006-09-26 00:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bogie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reduce your IQ? or do you mean concentration levels. I find it very hard to believe it could reduce your IQ. The only thing as far as I know that could reduce your IQ is drinking beer and bumping your head too much. Eating beforehand would perhaps affect your concentration level depending on what you have eaten.
2006-09-26 00:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by Tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I didn't have a little something to eat before a test I wouldn't be able to function very well. I don't know what study did or didn't say eating before a test reduces your IQ; but I know I wouldn't do well by not eating.
2006-09-26 00:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont think that it reduces your IQ, it is suggested that you eat before you are going to take an Test or Examination in School. All i can say eat first before you take a quiz or exams.
2006-09-26 00:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by aldoranada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your IQ is a constant number. It does not fluctuate. However, eating a large meal, or eating too close to test-taking time, can lower your alertness because, as someone said, blood is being directed to your digestive system. Certain foods, like milk and turkey, can also induce sleepiness. Eating a well-balanced meal several hours before test-taking time should work for you.
2006-09-26 00:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the state of mind you are after eating is called "post-feeding idiocy". the blood which should go, vascularize and oxygenate your brain, goes into your stomach, in order to ease the digestion. this way, instead of heaving a well oxygenated brain, which would help you concentrate in the exam, you have a great digestion. when the brain is not well oxygenated, you feel tired and oblivious, which reduces your IQ.
2006-09-26 00:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia Lidia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because when you eat, your brain will be bussy with the digestive system rather than thinking..this is what I think...
2006-09-26 00:32:53 · answer #8 · answered by P.Y.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋