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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Obesity and Disturbed Sleep - Eat less, Move more, SLEEP more

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&section

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 sleep
    Breaking 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

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