Does inadequate sleep increase obesity risk in children?

Authors

Daniela Herzog, Valley Family Medicine, Renton, WA.
Kristin Thai, Valley Family Medicine, Renton, WA.
Jon O. Neher, Valley Family Medicine, Renton, WA.
Beth Auten, University of North Carolina, Charlotte.Follow
Richard Guthmann, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Herzog D, Thai K, Neher JO, Auten B, Guthmann R. Does inadequate sleep increase obesity risk in children?. J Fam Pract. 2021;70(10):E1-E2. doi:10.12788/jfp.0319

Affiliations

Advocate Illinois Masonic Family Medicine Residency

Abstract

Yes, a link has been established but not a cause-effect relationship. Shorter reported sleep duration in childhood is associated with an increased risk of overweight or obesity years later (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, meta-analyses of prospective cohort trials with high heterogeneity). In toddlers, accelerometer documentation of short sleep duration is associated with elevation of body mass index (BMI) at 1-year follow-up (SOR: B, prospective cohort). Adequate sleep is recommended to help prevent excessive weight gain in children (SOR: C, expert opinion).

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

35119994