Light exposure and kids' weight: Is there a link?
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 13:22
in Psychology & Sociology
Light exposure plays a role in the weight of preschool children, a world-first study reveals. The researchers studied children aged three to five, from six childcare centers, measuring the children's sleep, activity and light exposure for a two week period, along with height and weight to calculate their BMI, then followed up 12-months later.