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2015-10-12 09:12:50
Do babies gain weight if they sleep for longer hours ? Does sleeping contribute for weight gain ? Pls help
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Yes sleeping reduces the basal metabolic rate and may contribute to weight gain in the presence of an unbalanced diet

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