Associations of sleep patterns with metabolic syndrome indices, body composition, and energy intake in children and adolescents

Summary Background Self‐reported short sleep duration is associated with greater risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS), obesity, and higher energy intake (EI). However, studies of these associations in children using objective methods are sparse. Objectives The study aims to determine the associations for sleep patterns with MetS indices, body composition, and EI using objective measures in children. Methods Free‐living sleep and physical activity...