Date of Graduation
5-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Biological Sciences
Advisor/Mentor
Baum, Jamie
Committee Member/Reader
Lewis, Jeffrey
Committee Member/Second Reader
McNabb, David
Committee Member/Third Reader
Kumar, Suresh
Abstract
Metabolic Syndrome is becoming a more prevalent health issue within the United States, currently affecting 22% of adults (Capuron et al., 2008). Several factors contribute to the diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome, including obesity, high levels of triglycerides, elevated blood pressure, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Metabolic Syndrome puts those who have it at an increased risk for numerous diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer (Jennings et al., 2007). Several studies have shown that Metabolic Syndrome plays a negative role in sleep and mood of those with the disease. Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome often have poor sleep quality, which could contribute to worsening of the risk factors associated with the disease (Hung et. al 2013). Metabolic Syndrome has also been linked to obstructive sleep apnea and is prevalent in those with the disease (Parish et al., 2007). There is also evidence that short sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with obesity, one of the risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome (Jennings et al., 2007).
Keywords
Higher protein diet, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index
Citation
Fellinger, M. (2020). The Role of Higher Protein Diets in the Regulation of Mood and Sleep in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Biological Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/biscuht/33