Attention! Your terrible sleep habits are making you eat more junk food

According to new research conducted by the Ohio State University, missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to poor snacking choices. The study was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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For the study, researchers analysed data from 19,650 U.S. adults between the ages of 20 and 60 who participated in the National Health and Nutrition examination survey. Participants reported their dietary patterns detailing all food consumed and at what hour of the day. They were also asked about their average amount of nightly sleep.

The findings suggested that people who miss the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night might make poorer snacking choices. As per the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, less sleep is associated with a number of health problems, including weight gain and obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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