Eating Phenotypes for Childhood Obesity in the Context of Familial Obesity Risk

Eating Phenotypes for Childhood Obesity in the Context of Familial Obesity Risk

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