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Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Duration in Childhood Obesity

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Pediatric Obesity

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The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity during the past generation has been accompanied by profound changes in daily lifestyle. Computer-related activities, video games, cell phones, and other diversions have promoted a more sedentary existence, reducing energy expenditure and facilitating weight gain. Much of the screen and cell time is spent during the evening hours at the expense of sleep. Thus, behaviors that foster the development and progression of obesity in children may disrupt fundamental biological rhythms that are vital to child and adolescent health.

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Verhulst, S. (2010). Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Duration in Childhood Obesity. In: Freemark, M. (eds) Pediatric Obesity. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-874-4_17

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