Using an integrated approach, this study examines multiple eating traits concurrently under states of hunger and satiety. It examines the impact of short-term appetite and intake regulation on longer-term energy intake control and weight development in a cohort of ethnically diverse normal-weight and obese boys and girls with different familial predispositions to obesity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 7-9 years of age
• Normal-weight or overweight/obese who are at low risk or high risk for obesity based on maternal BMI
• Like most foods served during the study
• Be regular breakfast eaters

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have serious medical conditions known to affect food intake or body weight
• Have any developmental, medical, or psychiatric conditions that might impact study compliance
• Have a learning disability or poor reading ability/comprehension
• Have visual or auditory impairment
• Are taking medications associated with developmental, medical, or psychiatric disorders or medications known to affect appetite, food intake or body weight
• Are underweight
• Have food allergies related to the foods served in the study or are lactose intolerant
• Do not regularly eat breakfast
• Do not like or cannot eat foods served during experimental meal or are unable to finish compulsory preload
• Mothers who are pregnant