Effects of Experimental Sleep Restriction on Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure, and Visceral Obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the consequences of sleep deficiency for obesity risk are increasingly apparent, experimental evidence is limited and there are no studies on body fat distribution.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of experimentally-induced sleep curtailment in the setting of free access to food on energy intake, energy expenditure, and regional body composition.

Methods

Twelve healthy, nonobese individuals (9 males, age range 19 to 39 years) completed a randomized, controlled, crossover, 21-day inpatient study comprising 4 days of acclimation, 14 days of experimental sleep restriction (4 hour sleep opportunity) or control sleep (9 hour sleep opportunity), and a 3-day recovery segment. Repeated measures of energy intake, energy ex

SUBMITTER: Covassin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9187217 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature