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01-12-2017 | Metabolism (CJ Billington, Section Editor)

Role of Sex and the Environment in Moderating Weight Gain Due to Inadequate Sleep

Authors: Jamie E. Coborn, Monica M. Houser, Claudio E. Perez-Leighton, Jennifer A. Teske

Published in: Current Obesity Reports | Issue 4/2017

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The growing prevalence of obesity, inadequate sleep and sleep disorders together with the negative impact of lack of sleep on overall health highlights the need for therapies targeted towards weight gain due to sleep loss.

Recent Findings

Sex disparities in obesity and sleep disorders are present; yet, the role of sex is inadequately addressed and thus it is unclear whether sensitivity to sleep disruption differs between men and women. Like sex, environmental factors contribute to the development of obesity and poor sleep. The obesogenic environment is characterized by easy access to palatable foods and a low demand for energy expenditure in daily activities. These and other environmental factors are discussed, as they drive altered sleep or their interaction with food choice and intake can promote obesity.

Summary

We discuss data that suggest differences in sleep patterns and responses to sleep disruption influence sex disparities in weight gain, and that enviromental disturbances alter sleep and interact with features of the obesogenic environment that together promote obesity.

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Title: Role of Sex and the Environment in Moderating Weight Gain Due to Inadequate Sleep
Authors: Jamie E. Coborn
Monica M. Houser
Claudio E. Perez-Leighton
Jennifer A. Teske
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Obesity Reports / Issue 4/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4968
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-017-0290-7

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