Excessive gaming is associated with poor nutrition and sleep.
Excessive gaming — more than 10 hours a week — may be associated with poor nutrition, sleep disturbances, and weight gain among young people. This conclusion was reached by scientists who published the results of their study in the journal Nutrition.
The study involved 317 students from five Australian universities, with an average age of about 20 years. They were divided into three groups based on the time spent playing video games: up to 5 hours a week, from 5 to 10 hours, and more than 10 hours.
It was found that those who played little or moderately had similar nutrition, sleep, and body weight indicators. Noticeable problems began among students who spent more than 10 hours a week gaming: they showed a more significant decline in diet quality, a higher body mass index, and pronounced sleep disturbances.
Researchers emphasize that video games themselves do not pose a health threat. Risks arise when they take up too much time and displace sleep, physical activity, and normal nutrition. According to the authors, controlling gaming time and simple habits — taking breaks, avoiding late-night gaming, and making more conscious food choices — can significantly improve the well-being of young people.
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