Sleep verses Body fat in Children
Children ages 3-6 should be getting at least 10 hours of sleep a day. Reviews have shown a reduction in body fat composition with each hour of sleep regardless of genetic or lifestyle factors. Good sleep habits demotes childhood obesity and promotes the transition to adulthood.
Written by Lindsey Baggerly
Source: British Medical Journal
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