Sleep Extension Increases the Effect of Caloric Restriction Over Body Weight and Improves the Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation in Adolescents With Obesity

Diminution of sleep may be associated with obesity. However, evidence that extending sleep duration might favor weight loss is insufficient. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of dietary restriction with or without prescription of sleep extension on weight loss in adolescents with obesity.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research