The link between short sleep duration and obesity: we should recommend more sleep to prevent obesity
Archives of Disease in ChildhoodPublished 20 October 2006Open access
Shahrad Taheri
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Sleep may affect energy balance, and good sleep could be part of the obesity prevention approach, as even small changes in the energy balance are beneficial.
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Sleep may affect energy balance. Sleep may not be the only answer to the obesity pandemic, but its effect should be considered seriously, as even small changes in the energy balance are beneficial. Good sleep could be part of the obesity prevention approach.
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