The Intersection Between Loss of Control Eating and Obesity: The Role of Restriction and Food Reinforcement
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.
• 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 \<99th OR one + biological parent with overweight/obesity-BMI \>25)
• Rating of neutral or higher for 50% of the study foods
• Consumption of one of the study foods at least twice/week