The Mood-Food Connection: Hacking Your Lunch

95% of your serotonin (the "happiness" chemical) is produced in your gut. Put simply, what you eat can affect your mood. Healthcare is often viewed as treating sickness, but a massive, growing sector of the industry is actually focused on prevention through nutrition science and bio-data. This field isn't just for doctors; it relies on data analysts, bio-engineers, and tech developers working to quantify and fuel the human body.

The future of nutrition is moving past generic diets into hyper-personalization, using technology to track individual body responses. Emerging tech like wearable monitors and smart food scanners is changing how we view food as measurable fuel. Even with these high-tech advancements, the problem-solving skill remains essential: taking a piece of data (e.g., "low energy") and translating it into a practical, real-world decision to help people feel and perform better.

Your Task:
Reflect on your own experience or someone else you know to solve a common daily energy problem. For example, say a friend tells you they feel "awake for 30 minutes, then totally exhausted" after eating a specific snack. Identify the most likely problem with the snack (Too much sugar? Too little water? Too much caffeine?), and suggest one simple food or drink swap to fix the crash.
In your written 3-4 sentence submission, include the specific problem and offer food that could help give them an energy boost to fix the problem. Be sure to describe the nutritional science behind your suggestion by doing quick research.