Sleep is an important component of good health. Obtaining sufficient good quality sleep every night is critical for proper mental and physical functions as well as general well-being. Did you know, lack of sleep can even cause weight gain? In infants, children and teens, sleep also plays a pivotal role in supporting growth and development.
The recommendation by the National Sleep Foundation pertaining to the sleep duration for various age groups is as listed below:
Reference:
Hirshkowitz et. al. (2015). National Sleep Foundation’s sleep time duration recommendations: methodology and results summary. Journal of The National Sleep Foundation 1(1): 40-43.
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