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One of the survey results reveals that about three out of every four teenagers in UK use caffeine in the form of drinks or tablets believing that it helps them study better for their examinations.

Another recent study effort has brought out an uncomfortable fact that about 80% of the teenagers are habituated to consuming more snacks and junk food at the time of preparing for examinations. Yet another study done by the UK School Food Trust gathered that one in every four youth in the age group of 13 to 17 years consumes caffeine-rich energy drinks; and 11 per cent admit to be taking caffeine in the form of pills. These two categories add up to an alarming 36% of young people consuming caffeine in order to stay awake for their exams.

The chairperson of the Trust is said to have opined, purportedly on certain evidential parameters that “smart eating” enhanced brain power. She has also observes that one of the case studies in this regard has brought to light the fact that students who regularly take a healthy school lunch perform better academically than those who eat junk food. These young people are well aware that a healthy and timely breakfast, healthy school lunch will greatly energize them facilitating efficient focus and effective performance.

There are other survey statistics revealing different subsets of these young students. A good 42% of the respondents said they skipped their meals to gain some extra time for their revision work, about 90% students felt that their school work was very sapping. Because of such varied thoughts on the part of these young people, only about 50% of the young population who participated in the survey expressed that they could study only for about 30 minutes after which they lose their concentration. However, quite contrary to what has foregone, nearly 50% concur that healthy eating practice can significantly increase their focus while they study.

The survey has also made it known that about 40% students engaged in examination preparations prefer chocolate to trigger serious and effective study. A close 33% favor carbonated drinks and a nearly equal number seek cookies to help them in their studies. Interestingly, most of them have the knowledge of the fact that healthy food items like fish, fruits and vegetables do them a lot of good and heighten their brain power.

The UK School Food Trust recently has brought out a hand out that lists the various foods that will enhance the ability of the young brains. One greatly beneficial recommendation of the Trust to the young students is for them to have wholegrain cereal for breakfast; and they are also advised to drink lots of water and herbal tea totally avoiding aerated drinks and caffeine contents.

The young people are also given another advice against sweets, cookies and biscuits as they are believed to be good energy boosters. It is always safe to stick to known and proven healthy snacks many times in a day at regular intervals during their study preparations. This will make a highly noteworthy positive impact on their health as well as academic learning activities.