Sleep medicine

How children's natural sleep patterns relate to daytime performance and obesity in elementary school

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Abstract

Evidence linking chronotype to daytime functioning and obesity in elementary school-aged children remains limited.

  • Chronotype may be associated with levels of sleepiness in children.
  • Emotional and behavioral problems could be linked to different chronotypes.
  • Obesity is suggested to be related to chronotype in this age group.
  • Morning vigilant attention might vary based on a child's chronotype.

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