INFLUENCE OF SLEEP ON OBESITY IN CHILDREN

Authors

  • Dana-Teodora ANTON-PADURARU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi
  • Oana TESLARIU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi
  • Veronica MOCANU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi

Abstract

Childhood obesity is a global epidemic with long term implications. The main cause of obesity is an increase in calorie intake and a decrease in physical activity, but also there is clear evidence suggesting a link between the duration and quality of sleep and obesity risk. Good sleep habits are involved in increased ability to concentrate at school, improvement of general state, immune system development, increased quality of life. On the other hand, there are several mechanisms by which chronic sleep deprivation induces weight gain: disturbance of hormones that control hunger center, increased time for meals, reduced physical activity, metabolic changes. Recently, nighttime sleep duration has declined, in contrast with the increasing prevalence of obesity. Childhood sleep habits have a long term effect on weight, with repercussions even into adulthood. This is the reason why there is increasing interest to include sleep quality on the list for childhood obesity prevention. Sleep represents an important and independent risk factor of obesity in children and adolescents and it should be taken into consideration in the management of obesity.

Author Biographies

  • Dana-Teodora ANTON-PADURARU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Oana TESLARIU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Mother and Child Medicine

  • Veronica MOCANU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa ”- Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Morpho-functional Sciences

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2016-06-30

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Vol. 120 No. 2 (2016): The Medical-Surgical Journal

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