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The energy kids exert during a soccer game is restored during sleep
The energy they exerted during a soccer game is restored. Inadequate or broken sleep impairs these types of activities. In ad- dition, the National Institutes of Health report that sleep deprivation can cause:
* Slowed metabolism. * Impaired immune function. * Behavioral problems.
* Irritability.
* Emotional disturbance, especially depression.
* Increase in errors and accidents, especially car accidents.
* Difficulty waking in the morning.
The more sleep-deprived, the more acutely kids will feel these disturbances and the more severe the health consequences. Multiple studies also suggest that chronic sleep deprivation — i.e., years of poor sleep — may lead to dangerous health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke and even certain cancers.
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Setting Sleep Goals for Your Family In early 2015, the National Sleep Founda- tion updated its recommendations for the hours of sleep required depending upon age. These guidelines were developed after a review of more than 300 peer- reviewed articles published within the last decade. The new guidelines suggest the following:
* School-Age Children (ages 6-13): 9-11 hours of sleep
* Teenagers (ages 14-17): 8-10 hours of sleep
* Young Adults (ages 18-25): 7-9 hours of sleep
Sleep needs vary by person. You may find that your child requires more or less than the recommended range; however, these guidelines serve as an excellent starting point in setting goals for your family.
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