HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two things that sleep helps to prevent?
A
strokes and heart attacks
B
crying and sleeping
C
falling down and running around
D
broken bones
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Healthy diet, regular physical activity, and not using tobacco products are the keys to prevention. Checking and controlling risk factors for heart disease and stroke such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar or diabetes is also very important.

Detailed explanation-2: -Researchers found that among almost 300, 000 U.S. adults, those who routinely slept seven to eight hours a night were 25 percent less likely to have a stroke, compared to people who got either less or more sleep.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because sleep deprivation can harm the heart, it’s important for people with cardiovascular problems to make getting good sleep a priority. Some evidence even indicates that improving sleep may reduce the likelihood of heart attacks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Don’t smoke or use tobacco. One of the best things you can do for your heart is to stop smoking or using smokeless tobacco. Get moving: Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Maintain a healthy weight. Get good quality sleep. Manage stress. Get regular health screenings.

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