Cause and effectJustine JunioMrs.YoungAP English Period 06 April 2014Sleep is food for thoughtAs children, we are often told that it is necessary for 7-8 hours, but how many Do we actually listen to this advice? Many teens and adults actually need more than eight hours of sleep, but fail to get the recommended amount of sleep. Sleep is necessary for important bodily functions and brain activity. Sleep is food for the brain, and just like food, without enough sleep you become irritable, grumpy, unable to concentrate, and more. Without a correct amount of sleep you can have depression, mental confusion, anxiety, mood swings, weight gain and serious health risks. Sleep is essential to health, as is the air you breathe, the water you drink and your food. you eat is for a living organism. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night to function at their best (for some, 8 1/2 hours is sufficient). Most teens don't get enough sleep: One study found that only 15 percent reported getting 8.5 hours of sleep on school nights. As demonstrated by s...