The disturbances caused by sleep disorders and stress are steadily increasing in our population. In particular, overweight and obese people referred they sleep less during the week compared to normal weight subjects and their sleep is often disturbed and discontinuous. Sleep disorders are caused by many factors and the pathogenesis seems to have its roots in the period between adolescence and adulthood. In general, factors that negatively affect the duration and quality of sleep determine a modification of the circadian rhythm that changes the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and appetite. Often sleep disorders are associated with mood and eating disorders, giving origin to a syndrome called NES (Night Eating Syndrome), characterized by hyperphagia during the evening, high food intake during the night and morning anorexia. Many authors demonstrate that individuals with poor eating habits and night works have a higher risk to develop cardiovascular diseases, obesity and metabolic disorders. This is also extended by factors like psychosocial stress, disrupted circadian rhythm and insufficient time for quietness. All these disorders determine weight gain, but they can also lead to insufficient energy and nutrient intake with possible development of protein-energy malnutrition and the onset of anxiety state due to inadequate quality of sleep.

Disturbi del sonno, stress e stato di nutrizione

CENA, HELLAS;
2014-01-01

Abstract

The disturbances caused by sleep disorders and stress are steadily increasing in our population. In particular, overweight and obese people referred they sleep less during the week compared to normal weight subjects and their sleep is often disturbed and discontinuous. Sleep disorders are caused by many factors and the pathogenesis seems to have its roots in the period between adolescence and adulthood. In general, factors that negatively affect the duration and quality of sleep determine a modification of the circadian rhythm that changes the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and appetite. Often sleep disorders are associated with mood and eating disorders, giving origin to a syndrome called NES (Night Eating Syndrome), characterized by hyperphagia during the evening, high food intake during the night and morning anorexia. Many authors demonstrate that individuals with poor eating habits and night works have a higher risk to develop cardiovascular diseases, obesity and metabolic disorders. This is also extended by factors like psychosocial stress, disrupted circadian rhythm and insufficient time for quietness. All these disorders determine weight gain, but they can also lead to insufficient energy and nutrient intake with possible development of protein-energy malnutrition and the onset of anxiety state due to inadequate quality of sleep.
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