PREP Audio - Sleep and Obesity
September 2009, Volume 4, No. 9

Sleep and Obesity

Sleep and Obesity

Learning Objectives

  • Review the roles of lepton and ghrelin in sleep and appetite
  • Assess the obesity epidemic statistics.
  • Outline the architecture of sleep development in children.
  • Differentiate the discrepancy in weekday vs. weekend sleep.
  • Relate screen time and its effect on the body’s metabolic level.
  • Recognize the endocrine aspects of sleep.
  • Describe the roles of insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity.
  • Trace the links among obesity, sleep deprivation, sleep apnea, and acute insulin response.
  • Recommend therapeutic options for sleep hygiene.
Sleep and Obesity

Dennis M. Styne, MD, FAAP

Dr. Styne disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Sleep and Obesity

Judith A. Owens, MD

Dr. Owens disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Sleep and Obesity

Josephine Kasa-Vubu, MD

Dr. Kasa-Vubu disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.