Sleep deprivation
A) only affects appetite in people who have diabetes.
B) increases appetite in women,but decreases appetite in men.
C) increases appetite in men,but decreases appetite in women.
D) might be related to current population increases in obesity.

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Studies have shown a correlation between sleep deprivation and increased levels of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, and decreased levels of the hormone leptin which signals fullness. This can lead to increased cravings for high-calorie foods, and therefore may contribute to the rising obesity rates in the population. There is no evidence that sleep deprivation affects appetite differently in men and women, or only affects people with diabetes.

Sleep Deprivation