News Nugget: Not enough sleep can make children obese adults

Published November 4th, 2008

Posted by FatFighter in Children, New Research, News Nuggets, Obesity Epidemic

Here’s more proof that lack of sleep as a child may lead to obesity later in life. A new report published in the journal Pediatrics shows consistently getting a good night’s sleep may help keep kids from becoming obese as adults. Researchers say their findings support the idea that early sleep habits have a direct effect on weight in the long term.

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James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. says:

November 4, 2008 at 10:15 am

Actually similiar, relative results have been found in adults.
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Kathleen Moriarty says:

November 5, 2008 at 1:14 pm

I totally agree, Sahar. It is hard to maintain or lose weight if one is not getting adequate sleep, even if eating habits and exercise habits have improved; that individual still needs to get sufficient rest. And most of us are definitely sleep-deprived. I always tell my clients that it’s diet and lifestyle combined that results in weight lost and weight maintenance. And by lifestyle, I mean exercise and sleep habits, among other things.

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