Sleep duration is associated with liver steatosis in children depending on body adiposity

Conclusion: An association of sleep time in the relationship between body fat distribution and hepatic steatosis index was observed in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity, which can be relevant in the prevention and treatment of excessive adiposity between 2 and 18 years old. Clinical trial: NCT04805762.   Import: As part of a healthy lifestyle, sleep duration might be a modifiable factor in the management of fatty liver disease in children.What is Known:• Sleep is an influential factor of overweight and obesity in children.• Excessive adiposity is associated with liver status in children and adolescents.What is New:• Sleep time plays a role in the relationship between body fat distribution and liver disease.• Monitoring sleep pattern may be beneficial in the treatment of hepatic steatosis in children with excessive body weight.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research