Scientists made discovery : Early-bedtimes-combat-child-obesity-Study-finds-young-sleep-longer-consume-fewer-calories.

Researchers have found that childhood obesity is not only caused by fast food, sugary drinks and lack of exercise, but also a lack of sleep

• Scientists made discovery after adjusting sleep patterns of 37 children
• Children had their sleep time reduced or lengthened during study
• When children increased their sleep them consumed 134 fewer calories