Inter-individual differences in children's short-term energy compensation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability to regulate energy intake is often assessed using a preloading paradigm to measure short-term energy compensation. In children, large variability exists with this paradigm both within- and across- studies and is poorly understood.

Objectives

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to better understand factors contributing to variability in children's energy compensation. We tested 1) whether children demonstrated "good" energy compensation, defined as adjusting meal intake commensurate with preload intake and 2) differences in children's energy compensation by child age, sex, and weight status (assessed both continuously and categorically).

Methods

Standard guidelines for systematic review were followed to search PubMed, PsychInfo, and We

SUBMITTER: Reigh NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10739779 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature