سامانه کنگره های دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی و درمانی آذربایجان غربی

صفحه اصلی / بیستمین همایش سالیانه بیماری های شایع گوارش و کبد کودکان ایران و دومین همایش بین المللی چاقی کودکان

Associations Between Sleep Parameters (Duration, Quality, Timing) and Childhood Obesity

نویسندگان :

Mohaddeseh Ghahremany¹ Faezeh Ghalichi² Razieh Vaezi³

1- دانشکده علوم پزشکی مراغه 2- دانشکده علوم پزشکی مراغه 3- دانشکده علوم پزشکی مراغه

کلمات کلیدی :

Obesity،Sleep،Childhood،Leptin،Gherlin

چکیده :

Background and Aim: Childhood obesity is a significant global public health issue, linked to various complications like cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Sleep disturbances have emerged as a modifiable risk factor for obesity in children. This study investigated the relationship between sleep parameters and obesity in children . Methods:A literature search was conreviewing articles from PubMed and Google Scholar published between 2020 and 2025, using the keywords "Sleep Quality" and "Childhood Obesity." Out of 37 articles found, 10 were selected for analysis. Results: .Findings suggested that inadequate sleep habits from early childhood, even as early as one year of age, may heighten the risk of obesity later in life. Reduced sleep duration affects appetite-regulating hormones (leptin and ghrelin) and disrupts energy homeostasis. Insufficient sleep is correlated with slower insulin secretion in response to glucose, impairing glucose tolerance and decreasing insulin sensitivity. Additionally, disruptions in circadian rhythms may further contribute to metabolic imbalances. Among older children, low protein intake is linked to difficulties in initiating sleep, while excessive protein can hinder sleep maintenance. Higher consumption of sugary foods and carbonated beverages correlates with poorer sleep quality. A 2016 study noted that increased fiber and saturated fatty acids intake during the day worsened sleep patterns. Conclusion: The results emphasize that inadequate sleep increases obesity risk, highlighting the importance of establishing healthy sleep routines from infancy. Educating parents on fixed bedtimes and sleep practices is a preventive strategy against obesity. Promoting healthy sleep in young children may help mitigate eating behaviors that elevate obesity risk over time.