NUTRITION
IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
Question
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2-5 hours
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6-8 hours
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8-10 hours
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10-12 hours
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kids need even more sleep than adults: Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. School-aged children need 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Preschoolers need to sleep between 10 and 13 hours a day (including naps)
Detailed explanation-2: -The average amount of sleep that teenagers get is between 7 and 7 ¼ hours. However, they need between 9 and 9 ½ hours (studies show that most teenagers need exactly 9 ¼ hours of sleep). Teenagers do not get enough sleep for a number of reasons: Shift in sleep schedule.
Detailed explanation-3: -The answer depends on your teen and your own situation. A 13-year-old may need more help going to sleep at an appropriate hour, and parents can help. A 17-year-old shouldn’t need as many reminders about good sleep habits. Rather than give an older teen a strict bedtime, it’s better to educate your teen.
Detailed explanation-4: -0-2 years old: should go to sleep between 8:00 and 9:00 pm. 3-5 years old: should go to sleep between 7:00 and 8:00 pm. 6-12 years old: should go to sleep between 7:30 and 8:30 pm. 13-18 years old: should go to sleep around 10:00 pm.