How America Gets Its Drink and Snack On

The United States Department of Agriculture has released some data on the when and how of American eating. The article itself is loaded with graphs a fascinating look at food stamps, television habits, age and primary and secondary eating. This will be a great source of later data.

Obesity is Stabilizing in France

Good news on the weight gain front in the big hexagon.

Lack of Sleep Linked to Obesity

There have been a few studies linking obesity with lack of sleep. This first one from NPR notes a difference in appetite based on subjects who slept for four or ten hours. Those with a full night's sleep awoke with a normal appetite, but those who slept four hours awoke with a greater hunger, especially for unhealthy foods.

This second study correlates sleeping less than ten hours a night with obesity. Children who slept less than 10 hours a night were 3.5 times more likely to suffer from the affliction.

Anne Marie links the weight gain among students to a lack of energy to play. Perhaps we should encourage a full night's sleep as part of maintaining and active lifestyle.