Insomnia has become a major public health issue in recent times. Although 
quality of sleep is affected by environmental, psychophysiological, and 
pharmacological factors, diet and nutrient intake also contribute to sleep 
problems. This study investigated the association between nutrient intake and 
co-morbid symptoms associated with sleep status among selected adults. Subjects 
in this study included 87 men and women aged 21-45 years. Presence of insomnia 
was assessed using the Insomnia Screening Questionnaire, and dietary intake was 
measured over three consecutive days by dietary survey. Descriptive analysis, 
ANOVA, and Chi-Square tests were performed to compute and interpret the data. 
Approximately 60% of the participants were insomniacs. People with insomnia 
consumed significantly lesser quantities of nutrients as compared to normal 
sleepers. Differences in intakes of energy, carbohydrates, folic acid, and B(12) 
were highly significant (P < 0.002). Further, intakes of protein, fat, and 
thiamine were significantly different (P < 0.021) between insomniacs and normal 
sleepers. The nutrient intake pattern of the insomniacs with co-morbid symptoms 
was quite different from that of the normal sleepers. Based on these results, it 
is probable that there is an association between nutrition deficiency, co-morbid 
symptoms, and sleep status. More studies are required to confirm these results.