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Objectively Measured Sleep Patterns in Young Adult Women and the Relationship to Adiposity

Bruce W. Bailey, M. D. Allen, James D. LeCheminant, Larry A. Tucker, William K. Errico, William F. Christensen, Marshall D. Hill

American Journal of Health Promotion · 2013 · 48 citations · 55 references

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Abstract

Inconsistent sleep patterns and poor sleep efficiency are related to adiposity. Consistent sleep patterns that include sufficient sleep may be important in modifying risk of excess body fat in young adult women.

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