Which Explains Why Sleep Problems in Early Childhood May Be

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which explains why sleep problems in early childhood may be connected to childhood obesity?

• A) Sleep problems interfere with activity levels during waking hours.
• B) Sleep problems interfere with caloric levels during waking hours.
• C) Sleep problems interfere with hormones related to growth, maturation, and energy homeostasis, which affect eating habits.
• D) Parents who are lax about their children's sleeping habits may also tend to be lax about eating or activity habits.
• E) All of the above

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