Can Lack of Sleep Make Kids Fat?
Studies have shown that the answer is yes. A lack of sleep creates an unending, and unhealthy, cycle. When a child stays awake, watching TV or playing video games, they do not get the required amount of rest they need to carry them through the next day. In turn, they lack the energy to go through their normal routine and are more likely to want to lie around because they are so tired. This creates an inactive lifestyle, which can lead to weight gain. Children that are constantly tired from a lack of sleep are less likely to participate in activities that involve movement and burn a lot of calories. When this inactivity is combined with an unhealthy diet, children gain weight. Parents must do what they can to prevent this from becoming the lifestyle their children live. To start, parents must limit the amount of time that children spend doing “inactivities.” They can remove televisions, video games, and computers from the bedroom and place a time limit on the amount of time children wat
