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18th June 2019
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Children Not Getting Enough Sleep
A recent survey says that a third of
primary school children are not getting the
recommended amount of sleep.
The British Nutritionist Foundation asked
6000 schoolchildren and 1500 adults about
how much sleep they had.
The amount of sleep a person needs
depends on their age: the younger they are,
the more sleep they will need. For example, a
five-year-old child should sleep for 11 hours;
whereas, an 11-year-old needs 9 hours and
30 minutes.
Getting the right amount of sleep is really
important for your health. Firstly, experts
say sleep can improve people’s concentration
and attention. Both are essential for learning
at school!
Furthermore, sleep can improve people’s
self-esteem. Health experts also claim that
if people get enough sleep, they will choose
healthier food to eat.
Another reason why sleep is important
is that it improves your mood. Often, when
you have a good night’s sleep, you will feel
happier. Experts say this means that you’re
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Why do we need a good night’s sleep?
• The amount of sleep you get can help
you to lead a healthier lifestyle.
• How much sleep you need depends
on your age.
Photo: A good night’s sleep has many benefits.
more likely to respond positively to other
people, helping everyone to get on with
each other.
Sometimes, however, getting a good night’s
sleep can be difficult. Health experts suggest
some ideas that you can follow.
Some scientists claim that you should limit
the amount of screen time before going to
sleep as this can stop you from relaxing.
They also claim that regular exercise is
beneficial for the amount of sleep we need.
Others also suggest doing mindfulness
activities to help you relax before sleeping.
Glossary
nutritionist A person who studies
healthy eating.
self-esteem Confidence in your
own abilities.
screen time The time spent on a device,
such as a computer,
television or games console.
beneficial Something that is good.
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