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Quick highs during finals lead to long lows later
"Getting proper rest and good nutrition the night before an exam is your best bet," said Ann Chapman, registered dietitian at Watkins Memorial Health Center.
Carbohydrates exercise and water are recommended
By Jill Farrell Special to the Kansan
But some nutritionists say that this typical scenario during finals was the worst possible thing a student can do to prepare for an upcoming exam.
It's 2 a.m., and with a diet coke in one hand and M&M's in the other, it's time to dive into studying.
She also said it was important not to rely on caffeine to stay awake. It can have negative side effects, such as causing dehydration, which can result in a loss of minerals and irritability.
Chapman said foods with sugar as the prime ingredient gave a person a quick high and then significantly lowered the body's energy level.
"Runners are always told to eat carbohydrates," Chapman said. "It's no different for students using energy to study for final."
It is best to eat foods high in carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, cereals and grains, she said. These foods provide the body with longer lasting energy and better nutrition.
Alan Paduano, a national certified massage therapist at the Lawrence Athletic Club, 3201 Mesa Way, said
caffeine did not allow the body proper rest.
"Drink water." Paduano said. "It flushes out your system and replenishes your body."
Chapman and Paduano both stressed how important a good night's sleep was.
"If you don't get enough sleep, you compromise your energy level and your diet," said Chapman. "I think they go hand-in-hand. A person who sleeps right generally eats right."
"Come visit the Peak Performance Clinic, and then ride one of the bikes in the weight room," he said. "You're bound to relieve some of your stress."
Paduano agreed that it was a big mistake to stay up all night.
He said exercise increased circulation, which helped the body get rid of stress, and then returned the body to a lower, more relaxed resting heart rate.
Starting to study early and taking frequent breaks prevents lack of sleep, which causes tension in the body and mind, he said. Eating right and getting proper rest is crucial, but it still may not relieve all the stress that comes at final time.
Paduano agreed that exercise relieved stress.
So, what can a student do to release this anxiety?
Paduano said massage therapy did the same thing for the body.
"When you are stressed out, the entire body tightens up," he said. "When given a massage, the nervous system calms down and the person is more relaxed and can handle stressful situations better."
The Peak Performance Clinic at Robinson Gymnasium is available to students who need to find a stress reliever.
Michael Norwood, Peak Performance staff member, said the clinic provided mental and confidence training for students and athletes.
Norwood said exercise was also a great stress reliever.
"This is a valuable resource students aren't aware of," he said. "We can help them test anxiety through imagery and perspective."
The Clinic helps students come up with a good routine for finals time, Norwood said.
He recommended writing down the amount of studying the student planned to do each day.
The Clinic also sells relaxation tapes to students for $15. These tapes focus on relaxing certain body parts with soothing music in the background, such as the New Age music of Yanni.
It's necessary to have a reasonable goal and to try to attain it, he said.
Paduano said he also believed people enjoyed being touched in a comforting way.
"Finals are not the end of the world if you properly prepare and relax," he said.
"Massage therapy is very soothing and very personal," he said. Paduano said that how often a person got a massage depended on the needs of the clients and their financial positions.
"College is the best time or your life," Norwood said. "Finals don't have to stress you out. Be prepared and do the best you can."
Chef cooks up hungry crowd
The third floor of the Kansas Union is a little busier on Thursdays than on other days.
Union Square pasta is a popular entrée for Thursday lunches
By Robert Elton Special to the Kansan
One day has proved enough for the word to get out: this guy can cook.
People go to the Union to taste the creations of Robert Saia, a certified chef and registered dietitian who works one day a week at the Union.
Students and staff recognize Saia's talents.
Kristen Prior, Galena sophomore, works in the Union Square restaurant where Saia cooks.
"We see increased business because of the chef. Not only students, but Kansas staff come too," Prior said.
Jay Glatz, Union Square Manager, said that Saia's meals were put on display and that made them hard to resist.
"The sales in that area are increased somewhere from 10 percent to 15 percent on days that Rob's meals are sold," Glatz said.
"I'm really big on pasta. I'm fascinated with the endless possibilities," Saia said. "I use a simple method of deciding what to cook. I think what I would really enjoy eating on whatever particular day and I make that meal." he said.
Many patrons seem to share common tastes with Saia. Jeff Kuntz, Dallas senior, said he had been eating at the Union for the entire spring semester.
The popular meals are pasta-oriented.
Since July 1995, Saia has been practicing his talents at the University of Kansas. The University is not the only place the 30-year-old chef practices, though. Most of his week is spent catering for local events. This is why Saia only spends one day a week at the Union Square. Saia is often preoccupied with work at various functions from bachelor parties to
"I have no idea who makes the pasta lunches here, but I can testify that they are good enough to keep me coming back." Kuntzsaid.
"We see increased business because of the chef."
Kristen Prior
Union Square employee
country club dinners.
The Thursday gourmet prides himself in making his food healthy. Saia said one reason he used so much pasta was because it's healthy to eat a diet with substantial amounts of carbohydrates.
To his co-workers, Saia adds a
dash of life to the Union food court.
"He is definitely an unique person," Prior said. "He is a people person."
There are no free meals, however,
A Rob Saia meal usually will cost from $4.50 to $4.75 per entrée.
Other entrées in the à la carte buffet usually cost about $3.
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