The effect of sleep curtailment on energy balance and appetite - The effect of sleep curtailment on energy balance and appetite

Sedentary time and sedentary to light-intensity activity time were significantly increased in short sleep condition (SS) compared with control sleep condition (CS). However, these significant effects were clearly attenuated after adjustment for awake time (p>0.05). Total energy intake was not significantly different between conditions. Insulin and cortisol levels after SS were significantly higher than after CS (p<0.05).