Quantity versus quality of objectively measured sleep in relation to body mass index in children: cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.

Rachael W TaylorSheila M WilliamsBarbara C GallandVictoria L FarmerKim A Meredith-JonesGrant SchofieldJim I Mann

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2020)

The beneficial effect of a longer sleep duration on BMI was consistent in children, whereas evidence for markers of sleep quality and timing were more variable.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
body mass index
physical activity
cross sectional
young adults
depressive symptoms
weight gain
quality improvement