2006-10-23 02:31:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
sugarless gum works as tool to keep you sharp and awake for tests.. it is not nutritional.
2006-10-23 02:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, though a gum's nutritional value is pretty much zero, research has shown that the motion of chewing a gum while taking tests or studying actually boosts your brain and makes your concentration levels hightened and more alert - which could ultimately be a benefit during a test. But don't chew it during a test on an empty stomach or if you're hungry, because that will result in your stomach secreting digestive enzymes, and either giving you stomach ache or making your mind more focused on food, which could take your concentration off of the test.
2006-10-23 02:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Angie A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not brainfood, so to speak, but for certain people (ex. ADD) things like chewing gum, tapping a pencil, or tapping your feet, helps them concentrate and focus better.
2006-10-23 02:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by flowergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some gums contain the stuff that is in diet soda drinks, which is believed to cause brain cancer. If it is gum with real sugar, then the extra energy will give you a boost. Usually, teachers do not like you chewing gum.
2006-10-23 02:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by sangheilizim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some teachers do not allow you to chew gum during tests- Gum helps you to stay awake, but that is about it.
Our teacher used to let us have mints, or jolly ranchers- the mints worked real well...
Good luck on your test!
2006-10-23 02:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about gum. It should help keep you awake, but sucking on a peppermint candy helps you remember things. I have had teachers hand them out before big exams.
2006-10-23 02:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. sugar might help I guess. I never thought of gum as food. LOL. fish is brain food. I have heard it helps to eat it before a test. good luck.
2006-10-23 03:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever works for you. its' also been proven that a 15 minute massage before tests can yield higher test scores
2006-10-23 02:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless you forgot to eat breakfast, because it will help take your mind off your rumbling stomach.
2006-10-23 02:33:30 · answer #9 · answered by Adamgenius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't eat gum, you chew it and I wouldn't even advise that.
2006-10-23 02:32:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋