NUTRITION
IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Grow.
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Heal.
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Fight off germ.
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All of the above.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your body at rest. Despite the fact that you are resting, your body still consumes energy when you sleep. Energy use is particularly high during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. During this time, your brain is highly active and you burn the most glucose, your body’s source of fuel.
Detailed explanation-2: -When you sleep, your body undergoes a series of changes that enable the rest that is vital to your overall health. Sleep allows the brain and body to slow down and engage in processes of recovery, promoting better physical and mental performance the next day and over the long-term.
Detailed explanation-3: -Melatonin, released by the pineal gland, controls your sleep patterns. Levels increase at night time, making you feel sleepy. While you’re sleeping, your pituitary gland releases growth hormone, which helps your body to grow and repair itself.