Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year

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Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year

Sleep is vital for all people but is particularly important for teenagers as their bodies undergo significant development during their formative years. Unfortunately, most teens aren’t getting enough sleep. Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 73% of high school students are getting less than the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep each night.

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