Sleep-wake patterns in newborns are associated with infant rapid weight gain and incident adiposity in toddlerhood.

Megan E PetrovCorrie M WhisnerDavid McCormickMichael ToddLucy ReynaElizabeth Reifsnider

Published in: Pediatric obesity (2020)

Early-life sleep patterns related to infant nap frequency and nocturnal vs diurnal sleep distribution were associated with obesity outcomes and may be important intervention targets to prevent lasting consequences on infant growth.

Keyphrases

weight gain
early life
sleep quality
body mass index
birth weight
physical activity
insulin resistance
weight loss
blood pressure
cardiovascular disease
pregnant women
depressive symptoms
type diabetes
obstructive sleep apnea
drug induced
preterm birth