Light exposure and obesity

Light exposure and obesity

"Artificial lighting, including light given off by tablets, mobile phones, night lights, and television, means modern children are exposed to more environmental light than any previous generation. This increase in light exposure has paralleled global increases in obesity."

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Chronodisruption and its effect on weight is an area I studied during my master degree. Chronobiology is one of the newest study areas en the field of Nutrition. Here's an interesting article about how light exposure affects the weight of children. 

I encourage you to read it and post your professional opinion about it. 

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