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

Sleep diary - http://www.pedzzz.blogspot.com/