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Babies' lack of sleep boosts later obesity risk

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  • Tots who sleep less than 12 hours daily at greater risk for overweight in preschool
  • Kids who slept the least, watched most TV had greatest chance of becoming obese
  • Sleep's impact on appetite hormones may explain the effect
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