Precise Vocabulary
Tired:___,____.
Tired: fatigued, exhausted.
Give three sleep tips for teenagers.
Do not drink coffee in the afternoon. Do not use cell phones before going to bed. Set a bedtime and follow it.
People with insomnia are___________
because they have trouble falling or staying asleep.
sleep-deprived
A process in the body that changes food into energy.
Metabolism
Students who are not getting enough sleep often feel very tired during ............... .
Students who are sleep-deprived often feel fatigued during the first period at school.
Problems:____,______.
Problems: difficulties, issues.
What are some physical consequences of sleep deprivation? Name at least 2.
Weakened immune system, weight gain, higher risk of diabetes.
Depression, illnesses, and issues with __________ can cause insomnia.
hormones
A physical or mental sign of an illness or health issue.
Symptom
Teens usually have difficulty waking up early because they are likely to............... .
Adolescents usually have difficulty waking up early because they tend to use their cell phones until midnight.
Sad:_______,________.
Sad: moody, depressed.
What are mental consequences of sleep deprivation?
Name at least 2.
Difficulty to focus and remember things, depressed mood or moodiness.
Sleep _______ is a synonym of sleep deprivation.
deficit
Something that happens because of an action.
Consequence
One of the _________of playing video games late into the night is............. .
One of the consequences of playing video games late into the night is feeling tired in the morning.
Finish: _______,________.
Finish: complete, accomplish.
Why teenagers fall asleep later than they need to? (Hint: What is happening with their body during puberty?)
Their body internal clocks are pushed back, so teens don't feel sleepy until late.
Sleep deprivation negatively _______ adolescents’ attendance and grades.
affects
One of the things that causes a result.
Factor
One of the physical _________of sitting at the computer for several hours without stretching can be........... .
One of the physical consequences of sitting at the computer for several hours without stretching can be pain in the back.
Often:_______,_______.
Often: regularly, frequently.
What are some possible advantages of later school start times? Name at least 3.
Better grades, better attendance, higher graduation rates, better mental health.
One of the many ______that influence adolescents' physical health is how many hours they sleep each night.
factors
A method or way of doing something.
Approach
An increasing ________ with school lunches is to serve............food choices, such as.............and........ .
An increasing trend with school lunches is to serve healthier food choices, such as salads and fruit.