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Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children

Sponsor

Penn State University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 31, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obesity, ChildhoodEating Behavior

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine how individual differences in interoception (the ability to sense, interpret, and act on bodily feelings like hunger, fullness, thirst, hot, cold, etc.) relate to eating behaviors in children ages 7-10 years. Findings will inform whether interventions targeting interoceptive awareness may be helpful for prevention of obesity and related chronic diseases.

Eligibility

Min Age: 7 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Child must be 7-10 years of age
  • Participating parent must be at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit
  • Able to understand and answer questions in English

Exclusion Criteria14

  • BMI for age <5th percentile
  • Monogenic obesity condition (e.g., Prader Willi syndrome)
  • Autism/autism spectrum disorder
  • Developmental delay
  • Eating disorder
  • Diabetes
  • Heart condition
  • Taking medications impacting appetite (e.g., stimulants, weight control medications)
  • Any other condition significantly impacting growth, eating behavior, or cardiac function
  • Allergy or dietary restriction to study foods
  • Severe/untreated oral/dental health problems
  • Orthodontic procedure or adjustment of braces within the past omonth
  • Oral surgery or major oral/dental procedure within past month
  • Had an x-ray within the past month

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Pennsylvania State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

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