A SHORTAGE OF SLEEP IN ADOLESCENTS AND STUDENTS CAN LEAD TO OBESITY

"Due to the lack of sleep increases production of the hormone ghrelin, which signals hunger, and decreases the amount of leptin, suppressing appetite. Loss of sleep also increases levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which stimulates fat production. In addition, impaired secretion of the growth hormone. Normally it is allocated in the beginning of sleep. This hormone is very important for child growth and for digestion of fat in the body."