Babies, toddlers and pre-school children who sleep for less than ten hours a night are more likely to be overweight when they are older, research has found.
研究发现，婴儿、幼儿和学前儿童每天睡眠不足10个小时，他们长大后更容易变得肥胖。
资料图 睡眠不足会导致荷尔蒙失调
Experts believe a lack of sleep causes an imbalance in the hormones that control appetite, meaning those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to feel hungry and crave calorie-rich snacks during the day.
专家认为，睡眠不足会导致荷尔蒙失调，而荷尔蒙在很大程度上控制人们的食欲。这也就意味着睡眠不足的人更容易感到饥饿，而在白天寻找更多高热量的食物。