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Brain Book: Unit1
physical needs
What does the brain need?
Energy
Needs:
The brain is the biggest energy eater in your body, burning about 30% of the fuel your body uses.
The brain is the biggest energy eater in your body, burning about 30% of the fuel your body uses.
Source:
Eggs, nuts, and fish are some food sources that provide your brain with the chemicals it needs.
Eggs, nuts, and fish are some food sources that provide your brain with the chemicals it needs.
Sleep
Your brain needs to spend one-third of the time sleeping to recharge (8-9 hours a day). When you don't get enough sleep, you can have trouble remembering and learning things. In fact, your test scores can be 15-30% lower than they would have been if you had gotten enough rest.
Your brain needs to spend one-third of the time sleeping to recharge (8-9 hours a day). When you don't get enough sleep, you can have trouble remembering and learning things. In fact, your test scores can be 15-30% lower than they would have been if you had gotten enough rest.
Exercise
Your brain works better when you get regular exercise. When you exercise the brain grows new cells and learns more easily.
Your brain works better when you get regular exercise. When you exercise the brain grows new cells and learns more easily.
