Longitudinal associations of childhood bedtime and sleep routines with adolescent body mass index

[摘要] Study ObjectivesHaving a regular, age-appropriate bedtime and sufficient sleep from early childhood may be important for healthy weight in adolescence. This study aimed to (1) identify heterogeneous groups of children by bedtime and sleep routines and (2) test longitudinal associations of childhood bedtime and sleep routine groups with adolescent body mass index (BMI).

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] actigraphy;obesity;pediatrics;adolescents;public health