DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i04.012

Pages: 898-907

All over the globe, the occurrence of obesity has become a serious public health problem. While diet and physical activity have long been acknowledged as the primary culprits of childhood obesity, there is now convincing evidence to suggest that sleep patterns are also responsible. This article looks at how sleep timings, quality or duration relate to the threat of obesity in children and adolescents. We dive into the physiological and behavioral mechanisms that sleep disruption produces obesity. It includes hormonal imbalance, appetite regulation, and physical activity changes. We also analyze the influence of modern lifestyles like screen time, irregular school schedules, and socioeconomic factors on sleep and weight status in children. As per existing evidence, encouraging beneficial sleep patterns should be recognized as an essential part of preventing and managing obesity in children.