Children who sleep for at least nine hours do not have the problem of obesity and the accompanying metabolic disorders like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, states a new study.
Children who sleep for at least nine hours do not have the problem of obesity and the accompanying metabolic disorders like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, states a new study. Being cranky and less alert are symptoms parents should watch out for at home to know that their children need to sleep more. Otherwise, the consequences would be behaviour problems, poorer execution of cognitive tests and injuries.
Childhood Obesity - Criteria - Causes - Complications, Treatment
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious health challenges in the developing countries and needs to be understood and tackled effectively.
Childhood obesity is one of the most serious health challenges in the developing countries and needs to be understood and tackled effectively.
The study indicated that children who consistently get 9 to 10 hours of sleep on both weekdays and weekends have the healthiest metabolic profile. "Good sleep routines and sleeping the right amount is the best healthy proposition," says lead author David Gozal, chair of the department of pediatrics at the University of Chicago.
Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Weight Loss
Correct diet and a planned exercise regime is the mantra of healthy and sustainable weight loss.
Correct diet and a planned exercise regime is the mantra of healthy and sustainable weight loss.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool that is generally used to estimate the total amount of body fat.
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool that is generally used to estimate the total amount of body fat.
