How to Keep Your Energy Level Up

• Don't skip meals, especially breakfast.

• Get regular exercise.

• Eat high-energy foods, including whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables.

• Avoid fatty foods. Fat takes a long time to digest and makes the body feel sluggish.

• Sugar's OK, but don't overdo it.

• Get a good night's sleep. Getting even an hour less than you need can result in slower mental functioning.

• Drink plenty of fluids. You need to drink the equivalent of a half-gallon of fluid a day.

• Coffee and tea will give you a lift -- in moderation. Caffeine is a stimulant.