The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.

Why does the author include this paragraph in the article?

A. to provide the reasons that children and teens do not get quality sleep, which causes growth and development problems
B. to give reasons why sleep is important to everyone, including teens and children
C. to introduce the idea that sleep deficiency can cause problems in the mental and physical health of children and teens