Lisa Westerlund's research while affiliated with Folkhälsan Research Center and other places

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Publication (1)

Table 1 . Description of sleep-related and diet-related factors among...
Table 2 . Associations between sleep parameters and consumption...
Associations between sleeping habits and food consumption patterns among 10-11-year-old children in Finland
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  • Sep 2009
The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among children is of special concern. Inverse associations between sleep length and overweight have been found in children. Short sleeping hours result in hormonal changes, which increase perceived hunger and appetite. This could affect food intake, and consequently lead to overweight. The aim is...
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... Several factors contribute to sleep pattern alterations in children, such as metabolic syndromes, growth hormone deficiency, allergic conditions, blood malignancies, and obesity. 2 In addition, some authors have shown that eating habits are also associated with sleep problems in children and adolescents. 4,5 A lower consumption of fruits and vegetables combined with higher consumption of fast food and energy-rich and nutrient-poor foods are predictors of sleep disturbances. 4,5 Food consumption has changed drastically over the past 20 years in Brazil and worldwide, 6 with a change in the consumption of fresh foods and minimally processed foods such as rice, legumes (pulses), vegetables, and fresh fruits to the consumption of industrialized and ready-to-consume ultra-processed foods. ...
Reference: Food Consumption and Sleep Disturbances in 9-year-old Children
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