Contoh Soal UTBK SNPMBSleepiness after eating is a response of the body to chemical changes during the digestion process. This is normal and it happens to everybody. However, if sleepiness occurs every time after eating and obstructs your ability to function, this may be a concern. Sleepiness after eating is caused by many factors, such as the type of food you consume, messy sleeping habits, your health condition and so forth. The body requires energy to function and this energy is obtained through food. Post-eating, the body releases hormones such as amylin, glucagon and cholecystokinin. These hormones increase blood sugar levels, creating a feeling of fullness and producing insulin that will be streamed through cell tissues and provide energy for them. At the same time, the brain releases serotonin that causes drowsiness.

Moreover, food also influences melatonin production in the brain. This is the hormone that is responsible for sleepiness post-meal. Some foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, poultry, eggs, fish, spinach, tofu, cheese and soybeans can trigger more drowsiness than others. Additionally, foods containing carbohydrates also help produce serotonin and tryptophan amino acids found in the brain. This is the reason why you feel sleepy after eating carbohydrate-rich foods.

Overeating can also cause sleepiness. Post-meal, the body streams more blood to the digestive system to better digest foods in massive amounts. This causes a temporary blood and nutrients shortage in the brain. To prevent post-meal drowsiness, it’s better to eat a balanced diet containing vegetables, grains and good fats to provide continuous energy. Drink lots of water and limit your sugar intake.

Bad sleeping patterns can also cause sleepiness after eating. After a meal, the body feels full and relaxed, making the body feel like it is resting, resulting in a feeling of sleepiness, particularly if you didn’t get a good night’s sleep the night before. To avoid this, improve your sleeping habits to prevent stress. Engaging in regular physical exercise can help you get a good night’s sleep. It is recommended that you avoid napping if you are having trouble sleeping at night.

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
a. To discuss the amount of food to consume so as not to feel sleepy
b. To inform the readers about the factors of sleepiness after eating
c. To argue the effect of eating too much foods for the brain
d. To tell the readers the benefit of eating certain foods
e. To investigate what causes drowsiness after overeating

2. By writing the sentences in paragraph 2, the author intends to tell the readers about….
a. foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, eggs, fish, tofu, cheese and soybeans can generate more drowsiness
b. overeating protein and carbohydrate-rich foods obstructs your brain’s ability to function well
c. the reason why carbohydrate-rich foods make you feel sleepy
d. food combinations containing tryptophan amino acid and carbohydrates make you feel drowsy
e. the hormone melatonin production in the brain is responsible for sleepiness after eating

3. It can be predicted from the passage that….
a. the finer you manage your sleep, the more lethargic you feel
b. the more fish you eat, the better it is for the brain
c. the less you eat carbohydrate-rich foods, the less you will feel drowsy
d. the less meat you eat, the more you will feel drowsy
e. the less you consume protein and carbohydrates, the better it is for the body