According to D.T. Max sleep is defined as a dynamic state characterized by shifting levels of electrical activity and the flow of chemicals into various regions of the brain. A pinhead size cluster of cells called the ventrolateral preoptics nucleus (VLPO) send signals to arousal centres to stop producing histamine and other chemicals that keep us awake. Another cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) generates the “wake-up” cue that signals the VLPO to stop activating the arousal system. There are three stages of sleep that are cycled throughout each night, each with different links and functions and time lengths. The first stage which is light sleep lasts 5 to 15 minutes, where its primary function is a pathway to deeper
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This consists of consuming set amount of food within their food group and meals. Each day a person should eat 3 meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast is needed to re-fuel the brain and body after sleeping, lunch is needed to maintain momentum during the day avoid mid-day snacking and dinner is important as it allows people to sit down at the end of the day and relax. It is recommended on consuming 5+ serves of vegetables, 2+ serves of fruit, 1-2 serves of meat, 4+ serves of wholegrain, 3 serves of dairy, 2-3 serves of fats, 6-8 drinks (2 litres) and very small amounts of food which are high in salt and sugar. According to a survey, one third of adolescents are consuming the recommended daily meal requirements and nearly 30% consumed all five groups per day, with fruit being the most consumed. When the 72% who had successfully lost weight were asked “What strategies did you attempt to lose weight”, 60% of adolescences admitted to skipping meals and 36% admitted to using drugs and pills. This demonstrates unsafe practices connected to losing weight. Digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller substances that can be absorbed by the body. Protein is broken down into amino acids, carbohydrates are reduced to various sugars and fat is reduced to fatty acids. The acids and sugars are then oxidized for the release of energy. The process of food entering mouth and exiting the bowel is 24 hours. If food can’t be broken down, nutrients can’t be absorbed and toxins fail to be eliminated, the metabolism suffers and this is the most common cause of weight gain from bad digestion. Those who suffer from poor digestion will not have the ability to absorb B-vitamins, iron, magnesium or other nutrients involved in burning calories. Inability to eliminate waste correctly will result in toxic build-up, which can retain body fat and excess water, furthermore leading to sluggishness, puffiness and difficulty
This consists of consuming set amount of food within their food group and meals. Each day a person should eat 3 meals and 2 snacks. Breakfast is needed to re-fuel the brain and body after sleeping, lunch is needed to maintain momentum during the day avoid mid-day snacking and dinner is important as it allows people to sit down at the end of the day and relax. It is recommended on consuming 5+ serves of vegetables, 2+ serves of fruit, 1-2 serves of meat, 4+ serves of wholegrain, 3 serves of dairy, 2-3 serves of fats, 6-8 drinks (2 litres) and very small amounts of food which are high in salt and sugar. According to a survey, one third of adolescents are consuming the recommended daily meal requirements and nearly 30% consumed all five groups per day, with fruit being the most consumed. When the 72% who had successfully lost weight were asked “What strategies did you attempt to lose weight”, 60% of adolescences admitted to skipping meals and 36% admitted to using drugs and pills. This demonstrates unsafe practices connected to losing weight. Digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller substances that can be absorbed by the body. Protein is broken down into amino acids, carbohydrates are reduced to various sugars and fat is reduced to fatty acids. The acids and sugars are then oxidized for the release of energy. The process of food entering mouth and exiting the bowel is 24 hours. If food can’t be broken down, nutrients can’t be absorbed and toxins fail to be eliminated, the metabolism suffers and this is the most common cause of weight gain from bad digestion. Those who suffer from poor digestion will not have the ability to absorb B-vitamins, iron, magnesium or other nutrients involved in burning calories. Inability to eliminate waste correctly will result in toxic build-up, which can retain body fat and excess water, furthermore leading to sluggishness, puffiness and difficulty