The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Reinforcement

Conditions: Pediatric Obesity, Nutrition Disorders, Binge Eating, Body Weight

Sex: All

Ages: 8 Years – 11 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 126

Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo

Location: State University of New York at Buffalo, South Campus Buffalo New York

Summary

This study aims to determine the relationships among loss of control eating, restriction, relative reinforcing value of high energy-dense food, and obesity risk. In order to achieve this aim, the investigators will follow children over the course of a year, obtaining behavioral and observational measurements, in addition to a two-week restricted access and two week non-restricted access period.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children (male and female) ages 8-11 * At risk for obesity or with obesity (defined as either having a BMI percentile that classifies the child as having overweight-BMI \>85th percentile but \25) * Rating of neutral or higher for 50% of the study foods * Consumption of one of the study foods at least twice/week Exclusion Criteria: * Children below age 8 or above age 11 * Not at risk for obesity (defined as having a BMI percentile that classifies the child as having normal weight-BMI \

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