Chewing gum is often a passtime in classes. It lets kids do something without actually doing something. It helps to keep some kids focused and gets others distracted. Chewing on some gum can actually help you feel less hungry. Chewing gum before an afternoon snack can help you eat (on average) 25 less calories. That's not a huge number but, over time even small numbers add up. A study was done on 60 adults between the ages of 18-54. Each person had a sweet and salty snack either after chewing gum or not chewing gum at all. Along with less calories consumed, patients were in a better mood due to less stress and anxioty.
I love having gum. I probably have at least two pieces a day at school. I completely agree that it helps to keep you focused. It keeps you busy doing something without actually getting up and walking around or interupting a class. I didn't realize, however, that it could help to reduce ones appitite. I always just liked it because it keeps my breath fresh and it lets me keep busy. I would also completely agree that it helps relieve stress and puts me in somewhat of a better mood. I have had it in class where someone was bugging me but I wasn't going to say anything and I just chewed on my gum very forcefully and it made me feel better. Over all I just enjoy having gum while I'm in class.
http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2007/10/effects-of-chewing-gum-and-fast-food-on-diet.ars
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