The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Students at Blue Mountain College Montanna Smith, Kayla Lewis, Daly Dufrene, Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain, Mississippi

Abstract Results Discussion There has been research conducted in the past regarding The results showed that the diet had two different effects on energy and Many studies have been preformed on the topic of intermittent Intermittent Fasting. However, the goal was to take a more specific hunger. The T-test score for energy was 0.36788243, and score for hunger fasting. A 2014 scientific lecture stated that intermittent fasting was 0.344526113. Only two participants experienced a decrease in their approach and study college students. The overall purpose of this can cause weight loss from 3-5% over 3-23 weeks, as well as energy level. However, three individuals experienced more hunger while on study was to see how the Intermittent Fasting Diet affected the the diet. While the other participants experienced either no change or an expressing that short-term fasting can increase ones metabolic rate average college student. The problem that can occur in this study opposite reaction, the results varied to each individual. In comments, some by 3.6-14% helping burn even more calories (Gunnars). is that the person/person(s) can lie about the way they felt and/or mentioned that it was tough to continue the fast and had to break it a couple Intermittent fasting also seems to have major benefits on insulin lie about participating in the actual study. We found that two times. Others were able to complete the diet without stopping while one resistance and human studies show that fasting blood sugar is participants experienced a decrease in their energy level. However, could not finish the diet. The results showed that those who accurately reduced by 3-6% while fasting insulin has been reduced by 20- followed the diet experienced some weight loss as well. three individuals experienced either no change or an opposite 31% (Gunnars). Studies of rats have also shown to improve ones reaction, the results varied to each individual. This study showed a life 83% loner than rats that were not fasting (Gunnars). Although varied response within participants but ultimately gave insight on this is far from being proven with humans yet, with the amount of how this common dieting method may affect college students. health benefits it is certainly expected. Summary Energy Level Energy Introduction The majority of the participants said the Intermittent fasting diet was Intermittent Fasting has become a well known dieting strategy. easy to follow accurately. The participants responded in a timely Although there is a lot of information out there, the goal of this manner and were very easy to work with. Although there were a study was to assess how intermittent fasting may effect college couple of individuals that had to break the diet because they were students. In this research study, students that attend Blue hungry during the fasting period. The results showed that the Mountain College were asked to participate in the Intermittent 1=no energy 2=poor energy 3=fair energy 4=good participants had good energy before and throughout the Intermittent Fasting Diet for a one week period. At the beginning of the energy 5=excellent energy Fasting but hunger levels showed to increase throughout the diet. This showed us that the Intermittent Fasting diet didn’t have an effect on diet, the participants filled out a questionnaire assessing their the energy levels but affected the hunger levels. The effects of the diet energy and hunger levels as well as some additional may vary from person to person based on how the intermittent fasting information. After the week was done, they filled out the same guidelines are followed and needs that are specific of each individual. questionnaire to assess the changes that took place over the This was shown through the differences in our participants. The results fasting period. Hungerlevel of the study did not prove the diet to be harmful to anyone, but it did Purpose of the Study show that it worked better for some than others. References The overall purpose of this study was to see how the Intermittent Fasting Diet affects the average college student. Gates, Dana. (January 07, 2020). The Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting(For Men & Women). Methodology 1=never hungry 2=rarely hungry 3=sometimes hungry 4=often Emily. (March 13, 2019). 3 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for hungry 5=always hungry Participants participated in an intermittent fasting diet lasting a duration College Students.The Candy Lei. of one week. This consisted of a 18/6 hour fasting period. This means the goal was to fast 18 hours and eat only within the 6 hour time frame A Gunnars, Kris. “10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Intermittent pre-test post-test method was utilized by using a questionnaire. A Fasting.” Healthline, 16 Aug. 2016, www.healthline.com/nutrition/10- numeric rating scale of 1-5 was used to assess the participants energy and health-benefits-of-intermittent-fasting. hunger levels For energy, 1 stands for no energy, 2 poor energy, 3 fair Weightin Lbs. energy, 4 good energy and 5 excellent energy. For hunger, 1 stands for Jason. (May 11, 2018). How to Intermittent Fast When You Are Too never hungry, 2 rarely hungry, 3 sometimes hungry, 4 often hungry and 5 Busy to Diet.Medium. always hungry. Additional questions were asked to gain insight on their entire diet experience. A paired T-test was used at the end of the data Pitzen Lexie. (April 09, 2019). What Intermittent Fasting Looks Like collection segment to compare the numbers. for A College Student. 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