How Many Hours of Sleep Does the CDC Recommend for Teenagers

question 17

Multiple Choice

How many hours of sleep does the CDC recommend for teenagers?

• A) 7 hours
• B) 8-10 hours
• C) 9-12 hours

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Definitions:

Adolescents

Individuals in the transition phase between childhood and adulthood, typically ranging from ages 13 to 19.

Genes

Basic units of heredity contained in the DNA of living organisms that act as instructions to manufacture proteins, determining physical and some behavioral traits.

Timing of Puberty

Refers to the period during which adolescents undergo physical and hormonal changes that lead to sexual maturity.

Precocious Puberty

A condition where a child's body begins changing into that of an adult (puberty) too soon, before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys.