Longer work hours for moms mean less sleep, higher BMIs for preschoolers
Friday, November 21, 2014 - 14:51
in Psychology & Sociology
A link between moms' employment and overweight/obesity in preschoolers has been found by researchers. The study investigated links between mothers' employment status and their children's weight over time, exploring the impact of potential mediators, such as children's sleep and dietary habits, the amount of time they spent watching TV and family mealtime routines.