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What should i eat before taking exams?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not much.: Eat lightly before exams. A large meal can cause lethargy as resources are diverted to the bowel for digestion, and absorption. Best to be a little hungry, but not thirsty so keep fluid intake up.

Answered 4/2/2014

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