Child Adiposity
Conditions
Keywords
Child adiposity, Infancy, Motor activity, Feeding behavior, Sleep, Stress, Physiological
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine risk factors associated with infant growth and the development of obesity in the first year of life. The investigators plan to establish a racially and ethnically diverse southern cohort of 800 mother/infant dyads, followed regularly from birth to 12 months of age. The cohort will be residents of Durham, North Carolina (NC) and the immediate surrounding area. The proposed longitudinal study will examine factors contributing to the development of obesity, including dietary behaviors, physical activity and inactivity, stress, and sleep duration and quality. Frequent in-home assessments throughout infancy and contact with other care providers will help pinpoint exactly when children begin to gain weight excessively and will identify risk factors related to energy intake, energy expenditure, stress, and sleep associated with obesity.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Johns Hopkins University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* mother over 18 * in 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy with singleton * speak and read English * planning to stay in area for the first year of baby's life
Exclusion criteria
* baby born with conditions that may affect weight, feeding or motor activity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in child adiposity | birth - 12 months | In-person assessments of infant weight, length, and skinfold thicknesses at birth, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed