Sleep duration, timing, variability and measures of adiposity among 8 ‐ to 12‐year‐old children with obesity

ConclusionsAmong children with obesity, later bedtime and greater variability in bedtime and wake time are associated with greater adiposity, independent of other obesity ‐related behaviours. Early bedtime and wake time and consistent day‐to‐day sleep timing may be strategies to reduce adiposity in high‐risk children.

Source: Diabetic Medicine - November 9, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: M. Zhou, C. Lalani, J. A. Banda, T. N. Robinson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research