Lack of Sleep Raises Obesity Risk 4 Fold in Kids

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - Byron J. Richards, CCN

A new study looking at sleep duration in 1138 children age 6 found that less than 10 hours of sleep on a regular basis increased the risk of obesity 420%.  This study adds to a significant body of literature that indicates a lack of sleep is an independent risk factor for becoming overweight (not just poor diet and a lack of activity).

In the study body mass index (BMI) was measured at ages 2.5 and 6 years, and sleep duration was reported each year.  Children this age need 10-12 hours sleep.  Getting less than 10 is clearly a problem.

I have explained the science behind this issue and what can be done, as well as how the sleep problem can also lead to drug abuse in my article: Teen Sleep Problems Lead to Depression & Drug Abuse.

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