Identifying risk factors for unhealthy eating in children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how children's eating habits relate to their weight and brain activity. Children aged 7 to 9 will undergo an MRI scan and answer questions about eating, sleep, and media use, with their parent present.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 7 and 9 years old and speak English fluently.
- Child must be generally healthy, with no learning disabilities or developmental delays.
- Child's body mass index (BMI) must be either in the healthy range or in the obesity range (not overweight).
- Biological mother must have a BMI in the healthy range or 30 or higher.
- The parent most involved with feeding must be able to attend study visits.
- No metal implants, claustrophobia, or recent X-rays that would interfere with the MRI.
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