11 -16 You may not get enough sleep

11 -16: You may not get enough sleep, or the quality of your sleep may be poor. 17 or more: You may have serious sleep disorder and may benefit from consulting a professional.

6 th Grade Health September 27, 2006 A lesson on how sleep affects us Power point by: John Christiansen

What are some of the benefits of a good nights sleep? More Alert More productive Less likely to have accidents Happier Healthier Easier to get along with

What is “Sleep Debit”? With each night of too little rest, our body’s need for sleep grows until it becomes unbearable What is the solution? The only way sleep debt is resolved is obvious: By PAYING IT BACK!

Sleep is as important as food and air: We need between 8 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep to feel energized and refreshed Keep regular hours: Get up and go to bed at the same time everyday Avoid Caffeine at night: This includes chocolate and caffeinated drinks

Use the bed for sleeping: Don’t study, use laptops, read with a really bright light, or watch TV in bed Avoid bright lights around the house before bed Avoid exercise near bedtime: Don’t exercise at least 3 hours before you go to bed

Don’t go to bed hungry: Have a light snack not a heavy meal before bed Have some bedtime routines: These may help you go to sleep faster Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature: Not to warm not too cold, cooler is better than warmer If you have problems with noises in your bedroom you can use a fan or you can buy a noise machine that has soothing sounds