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Sleep Debt | Sleep Deprivation - 0 views

www.sleepdex.org/deficit.htm

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  • Sleep deprivation has become one for the most pervasive health problems facing the United States
  • do not get the sleep they need because their schedules do not allow adequate time
  • Others are unable to get a good night’s rest due to sleep disorders, chronic pain, medications, hot flashes, stress or health conditions such as heart disease, depression, arthritis or heart disease.
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  • How does a lack of sleep affect the body?
  • having lost the ability to maintain body heat and develop a fever to stave off infection
  • will generally be irritable and clumsy
  • will have problems concentrating and will begin to make mistakes on normal tasks.
  • Other short-term consequences include: Decreased daytime alertness. Loss of just one and half hours sleep can result in a 32% reduction in daytime alertness. Impaired memory and cognitive ability, the ability to think and process information. More than double the risk of sustaining an occupational injury.
  • Long-term consequences can include the following:
  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Mental impairment
  • Increased mortality risk
  • Sleep Debt Can Be Dangerous
  • Sleep deprivation in children
  • Nearly half of teens reported at least occasional difficulty in falling or staying asleep and almost 13% experiencing chronic and severe insomnia.
  • affects mood, behavior, and academic performance.
  • Insufficient sleep has also been associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Consequences of sleep deprivation 
Joti P

Strength Training Guidelines for Children & Teens - 0 views

www.sparkpeople.com/...fitness_articles.asp

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  • During the Initiation stage (ages 6-10), kids should participate in low-intensity programs
  • having fun and trying to improve their motor skills.
  • Emphasize multilateral development, maximizing the range of motion in multiple parts of the body.
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  • second stage, Athletic Formation (ages 11-14), it's important to develop the core muscles (lower back, hips, and abdominals).
  • Balance and flexibility exercises are also important.
  • Young adolescents can participate in moderate anaerobic training
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Stength training. Question 8
Anita B

Fiber - 0 views

kidshealth.org/...fiber.html

sources of fiber fiber types

shared by Anita B on 09 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • So, what exactly is fiber?
    • Anita B
      Anita B on 09 Feb 12
       
      Fiber is found in plants and are the carbohydrates that cannot be digested.
  • Sometimes, a distinction is made between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber: Soluble fiber partially dissolves in water and has been shown to lower cholesterol. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water, but that's why it helps with constipation
    • Anita B
      Anita B on 09 Feb 12
       
      Fiber itself doesnt have any calories. A sufficient amount of fiber helps prevent constipations and helps the movement of food through one's digestive system!
  • Snacks and Treats: Bake cookies or muffins using whole-wheat flour instead of white. Add raisins, berries, bananas, or chopped or pureed apples to the mix for even more fiber. Add bran to baking items such as cookies and muffins. Top whole-wheat crackers with peanut butter or low-fat cheese. Go easy on the butter and salt and enjoy popcorn while watching TV or movies. Top ice cream, frozen yogurt, or regular yogurt with whole-grain cereal, berries, or almonds for some added nutrition and crunch. Try apples topped with peanut butter
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