The Relationship between Diet and Sleep among Pregnant Women and Children

Dear Colleagues,

Sleep has been somewhat recently identified as an important risk factor in the development of obesity and other chronic deleterious conditions, joining diet as an established target in prevention policies and interventions. In particular, diet and sleep have been found to be important in the health of pregnant women and children. Less research has focused on the interrelationships of dietary factors, such as nutrient intake and dietary patterns with sleep quality, quantity, and disruption. This supplement will highlight articles that emphasize the interaction of diet and sleep, specifically emphasizing those with high-quality measurements and a particular focus on hypothesis-driven research.

Dr. Patricia Markham Risica
Dr. Tayla von Ash
Guest Editors

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