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This research investigates the relationship between meal patterns, overeating, and weight changes in children.

March 12, 2026Obesity Facts0 citationsOpen Access

Meal Patterns, Food Consumption and Weight Changes in Children Prone to Overeating

CSCatharina SarkkolaUniversity of Helsinki RLReetta LehtoUniversity of Helsinki SLSohvi LommiUniversity of Helsinki

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This research investigates the relationship between meal patterns, overeating, and weight changes in children.
Comparison of self-reported (SR) and parent-reported (PR) overeating habits
Assessment of BMIz (body mass index z-scores) in children
Analysis of how meal patterns affect weight management strategies
SR overeating is a stronger predictor of BMIz increase than PR overeating
Having both SR and PR overeating is the most predictive of BMIz changes
Implications for targeting overeating in interventions for weight management

Abstract

SR overeating was a stronger predictor of BMIz increase than PR overeating, while having both was the most predictive. Interventions should focus on addressing overeating to aid in weight management during adolescence.

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