Mi SJ, et al. - In this investigation, researchers used objective measures in children to determine sleep pattern associations with metabolic syndrome (MetS) indices, body composition, and energy intake (EI). In 125 children, free-living sleep and physical activity were measured using 14-night wrist-worn actigraphs. During an ad libitum buffet meal, EI was evaluated. Investigators found that higher systolic blood pressure was associated with later weekdays and weekends bedtime. Other components of MetS, body composition, or EI were not significantly associated with sleep duration and bedtime. Short sleepers (duration less than 7 hours) consumed more carbohydrates than those with adequate sleep (greater than or equal to 7 hours). According to findings, sleep duration indicators have been associated with eating patterns for children and risk of chronic disease. In order to determine whether these sleep quality indicators are unique or shared risk factors for poor health outcomes, prospective data are needed.