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Observational studyObesity (Silver Spring, Md.)2025

Psychological attributes and eating behaviors in 5- to 12-year-old children during periods of stress.

Cecilia Sena, Julia Della Torre, Eshita Garg, Hao Zheng, Ivette Partida, Shaleen K Thaker, Jennifer Woo Baidal, Deborah V Shamsian, John C Rausch, Vidhu V Thaker

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Cecilia SenaDepartment of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
Julia Della TorreInstitute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.
Eshita GargInstitute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.
Hao ZhengDepartment of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.
Ivette PartidaDepartment of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
Shaleen K ThakerIrvington High School, Irvington, New York, USA.
Jennifer Woo BaidalDepartment of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6660-3697
Deborah V ShamsianChildren's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Network, Los Angeles, California, USA.
John C RauschDepartment of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
Vidhu V ThakerDepartment of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3537-2782

Funding

RESEARCH TRAININGP30DK026687 · NIDDK · ST. LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT INST FOR HLTH SCIS · PI Anthony W Ferrante, DYMPNA GALLAGHER · 1986 to 2026
$33.0M
Genetics of Early Childhood Obesity and its Clinical ImplicationsK23DK110539 · NIDDK · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI THAKER, VIDHU V. · 2016 to 2021
$996k
Improving Diagnosis and Prevention of Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseK23DK115682 · NIDDK · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · PI WOO BAIDAL, JENNIFER AIMEE · 2018 to 2021
$768k
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Innovation Nucleation GrantNIDDK NIH HHS K23 DK 110539NIDDK NIH HHS K23 DK110539NIDDK NIH HHS K23 DK 115682NIDDK NIH HHS K23 DK115682NIDDK NIH HHS P30 DK026687
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Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate the association between psychological attributes and obesogenic behaviors in children during the period of COVID-19 pandemic-induced stress.

methodsThis observational study collected data from caregivers of 5- to 12-year-old children from three diverse groups assessing sociodemographic, economic, and perceived stress, along with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and the Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire, revised (FEAHQ-R), in October 2020 and June 2021. The outcome measures were SDQ and FEAHQ-R scores. The SDQ subscales were compared with US child norms. Linear mixed models were used to examine the association between the SDQ subscales and FEAHQ-R domains, adjusting for socioeconomic covariates.

resultsA total of 361 families (496 children) completed the SDQ and FEAHQ-R. The SDQ subscale scores were higher than those of age/gender norms (p = 0.006-<0.001). Eating style (p < 0.001) and food stimulus exposure scores (p = 0.005-0.01) were associated with the SDQ subscales, but not satiety response. Perceived stress was a significant covariate (p < 0.01). The baseline obesity status of the children was not statistically significant.

conclusionsPsychological stress is associated with higher hedonic behavior in children. Food stimulus exposure and leisure access can be targeted for intervention during periods of prolonged stress.

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COVID-19Feeding BehaviorPediatric ObesityStress, PsychologicalChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleSARS-CoV-2Surveys and Questionnaires

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