Pediatric obesity has reached epidemic proportions over the last two decades; however little
research has focused on the behavioral mechanisms that may contribute to the rise of …

Objective: To describe the theory and methodology of the multi-wave, prospective Maternal
Adversity, Vulnerability and Neurodevelopment (MAVAN) study. The goal of MAVAN is to …

Abstract In the United States, adolescent obesity is a growing epidemic associated with
maladaptive executive functioning. Likewise, data link the microbiome to obesity. Emerging …

Background Activation of brain insulin receptors modulates reward sensitivity, inhibitory
control and memory. Variations in the functioning of this mechanism likely associate with …

Despite increased attention to the role of temperament in children's obesogenic eating
behaviors, there is a paucity of research examining whether different dimensions of …

Background Small body size at birth is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular
disease and type 2 diabetes. Dietary habits are tightly linked with these disorders, but the …

Intrauterine growth restriction is associated with increased risk for adult metabolic syndrome
and cardiovascular disease, which seems to be related to altered food preferences in these …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, with the prevalence
projected to keep rising. Risk factors for adult CVD emerge at least as early as the prenatal …

Obesity emerges in early childhood and tracks across development. Self-regulation
develops rapidly during the toddler years, yet few studies have examined toddlers' self …

Importance Genes may work by modulating the way individuals respond to environmental
variation, and these discrete and differential genes vs environmental interactions may not be …