Lack of Sleep May Lead to Fatter Kids

November 5, 2007 By CARLA K. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Here's another reason to get the kids to bed early: More sleep may lower their risk of becoming obese.

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Devolutionist - Nov 05, 2007
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here's another conclusion - if they're sleeping... they aren't eating.
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