Abstract: A method of sustaining alertness of attendees during a meeting is provided, comprising the steps of (a) providing at least a meal from a meal plan to said attendees, each of said meals comprising at least a food and at least a fluid, said meal plan configured to enhance energy levels by selection of a quantity of each of said foods for said meal based on a nutritional value of said food; and a quantity of each of said fluids for said meal plan based on a nutritional value of said fluid; (b) providing a time schedule configured to promote attentiveness by providing break periods wherein foods and fluids from said meal plan are served to said attendees; and (c) providing an environment configured to promote concentration by manipulating atmospheric conditions of a meeting space wherein said meeting takes place.