ABSTRACT

Introduction: There has been a lot of emerging knowledge about consumption of certain foods and their effect on sleep quality and duration. This study was aimed at exploring such associations between dietary intake and sleep quality. The rationale behind the study is to determine the impact of different foods on sleep quality that may further aid in developing strategies to improve sleeping patterns of the population. The study may also help to increase the awareness among people regarding healthy foods, importance of sleep, and sleep deprivation. Method: A survey was conducted from November 22019 to march 2020 and 100 student participants aged between 18-25 years were selected using random sampling. Data was collected using food frequency questionnaire, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and was analysed with the help of chi square and binary logistic regression tests. Results: The study showed a mean PSQI score of 5.6±2.7, suggesting poor sleep quality among students. Half of the subjects slept for less than 7 hours each night, as against recommended by National Sleep Foundation. Foods like soybeans, milk, leafy greens, fruits, green tea and coffee were found to have significant association with quality Knowledge about these foods and their influence on sleep can be of much importance in treating sleep related problems of sleep. Conclusion: Significant associations were found between specific foods and sleep quality thus indicating the role of dietary intake in obtaining proper sleep. Keywords: Tryptophan, dietary intake, sleep quality, melatonin
Publication date: 01/05/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.5.5455