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Is sleeping more and working less a new way to control our appetite?

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition volume 64, pages 1032–1033 (2010)Cite this article

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The rapid weight gain that has occurred over the past decades is a result of the changing environment. These changes, which are a result of modern developments, have obviously contributed to our comfort and well-being, as well as secured considerable gains in labor efficiency and productivity. However, the modern way of living is not fine-tuned to our biology and fat gain might be the price to pay. The evolution of food habits and the progressive increase in sedentariness are two blatant examples of our obesogenic environment. Beyond these well-documented determinants of obesity, recent studies have also emphasized the role of sleep curtailment and cognitive work as potential contributors to the obesity epidemic.

With the current demand for rapid translation of research findings into clinical actions, the practical questions are the following: ‘Does sleeping too little make you fat?’ ‘Does sleeping longer make you lose weight?’ ‘Does mental work lead to obesity?’

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Chaput, JP. Is sleeping more and working less a new way to control our appetite?. Eur J Clin Nutr 64, 1032–1033 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2010.90

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