Obesity and Disturbed Sleep -Eat less, Move more, SLEEP More - Dr. Josh Rotenberg comments on new research on WABC News
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7674779&syndicate=syndicate§ion
Insufficient sleep increases the risk of obesity.
- Both body and brain need quality sleep.
Sleep must be of adequate quantity and quality.
Watch for the the vicious circle
- reduced sleep can increase body weight
- increased weight can cause sleep apnea
- sleep apnea fragments and reduces sleepBreaking the vicious cycle can help with weight loss. (tie in Denzel?)
If your child has a weight problem
- Maintain a healthy and firm sleep schedule
- Turn off video games, computer TV after dark
- Make behavioral change a family project
- Keep a sleep diary
- Watch for a sleep problem
- Call your physician for further testing
Sleep diary -http://www.pedzzz.blogspot.com/
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