This study, called "Food for Thought," is looking at how children's thinking skills (executive functioning) affect their eating habits and weight. Researchers want to understand how young children make food choices and eat in moderation. They will observe children aged 4 to 6 years old as they complete tasks involving food and non-food items. The goal is to learn more about how children control their appetite and make healthy choices, which could help prevent childhood obesity. The study plans to enroll 125 children and their primary caregivers. We don't know the current enrollment status. Success will be measured by looking at children's food choices, whether they eat when not hungry, and their body mass index (BMI) z-score.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 125 children. It focuses on observing children's responses to tasks.

What's involved

Children will participate in observational tasks during one of two study visits over two weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Children's food choice, eating in the absence of hunger, and BMI z-score will be assessed at one of two study visits over two weeks.

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