The Association of Power Napping with Obesity and Dietary Habits Among the Age Group of 6-18 Years: Corresponding authors: wanrohani@unisza.edu.my, shanthikrishnasamy@ukm.edu.my

Faheem Mustafa; Syeda Bisma Aamer; Syeda Momna Ali; Iram  Akmal; Tehreem Akram; Mubashara Akbar; Arooj Gull; Ammara Arshad; Rabiatul Adawiyah Binti Umar; Atika Hashmi; Fatin Hanani Mazri; Shanthi Krishnasamy*; Wan Rohani Wan Taib*

doi:10.23751/pn.v27i2.16707

The Association of Power Napping with Obesity and Dietary Habits Among the Age Group of 6-18 Years

Corresponding authors: wanrohani@unisza.edu.my, shanthikrishnasamy@ukm.edu.my

Authors

Faheem Mustafa Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia l Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Syeda Bisma Aamer Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Syeda Momna Ali Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Iram Akmal Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Tehreem Akram Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Mubashara Akbar Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Arooj Gull Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Ammara Arshad Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Rabiatul Adawiyah Binti Umar Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Atika Hashmi Department of Biomedical Lab Sciences, School of Health Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Fatin Hanani Mazri Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Malaysia
Shanthi Krishnasamy* Faculty of Health Sciences, National University of Malaysia
Wan Rohani Wan Taib* Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

Keywords:

dietary habits, obesity, powernap, waist circumference, body mass index

Abstract

Obesity, characterized by excessive fat accumulation, is often defined by the WHO using BMI. Power naps, short daytime sleeps of 10 to 90 minutes, impact body metabolism and weight regulation. The aim of this research was to explore the association between power napping and the risk of obesity using anthropometric measurements, waist circumference percentile, BMI percentile, and usual dietary intake to evaluate the risk of obesity-related metabolic conditions. This was a cross-sectional and comparative study conducted among 300 children and young adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years. Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, waist circumference, BMI) were taken according to WHO guidelines. Dietary history was obtained through a 24-hour usual dietary recall and a food frequency questionnaire. The Cronometer tool was used for dietary analysis, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 28.0 software. The results showed that 36.30% of power nappers were normal, 2.60% were overweight, while 2.30% were obese. However, 32% of non-nappers were normal, 7.60% were overweight, and 6% were obese. The mean prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher in non-nappers than power nappers, but no significant association was found between them (P > 0.05). Dietary habits were better in power nappers than in non-nappers, with a significant association found (P < 0.05). Interventions for pediatric obesity are limited, and understanding all factors contributing to the risk of obesity is crucial. Although research supports biphasic sleeping patterns, the topic requires further investigation to fully understand its implications. Limitations of this study highlight the need for additional research to validate and expand upon these findings.

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