Kids' bedrooms are set to become research labs in a world-first study
Kids' bedrooms are set to become research labs in a world-first study
13 January 2020
The project, led by Otago University researchers, will explore the link between poor sleep and bad eating.
Specifically, it will look at whether lack of sleep increases eating even when a child's stomach is full, and if it leads to weight gain and more time sitting down.
Associate Professor Barbara Galland says given the damaging health impacts of childhood obesity, it's critical to take a deeper look.
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