Let sleeping tots lie: Shorter bedtime could cause obesity


For toddlers, sleeping less may mean eating more.

A new study by University College London (UCL) found toddlers who sleep 10 hours a day or less eat more food than those who get at least 13 hours of sleep. The toddlers who get less sleep are therefore more likely to be overweight.

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