Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children

Description

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.

Conditions

Obesity, Childhood, Eating Behavior

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Study overview

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.

Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children

Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children

Condition
Obesity, Childhood
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

University Park

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

7 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Penn State University,

Study Record Dates

2026-06