Sugar and snacks stop bubs sleeping soundly

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A massive study of more than 6,000 two-year-olds in New Zealand has found those on a diet high in soft drinks, snacks and fast food have shorter, more disrupted sleep. On the other hand, bubs chowing down on veges had less disrupted sleep. Additionally, those exposed to screens were more likely to have inadequate sleep, and those exposed to heavy maternal smoking, or with a high dairy intake, were more likely to wake through the night. 

Journal/conference: Nutrition

Link to research (DOI): 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111560

Organisation/s: University of Auckland

Funder: We would also like to acknowledge the initial funders, in particular the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development, supported by the Health Research Council of New Zealand, as well as the ongoing support from Auckland UniServices Limited and The University of Auckland.

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