Which of the following bedtime snack(s) helps to promote sleep in a patient?
a. Cereal and milk
b. A full meal
c. Chips and cola
d. Coffee and toast
A
A bedtime snack containing protein and carbohydrates such as cereal and milk or cheese and crackers, which contain L-tryptophan, may help to promote sleep. A full meal before bedtime often causes gastrointestinal upset and interferes with the ability to fall asleep. Coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate cause a person to stay awake or wake up throughout the night.
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