Food Insecurity and Appetitive Traits: A Prospective Analysis in Generation XXI Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the association between food insecurity at age 10 and appetitive traits at age 13.

Methods

The analysis included a subsample of participants from the Generation XXI birth cohort with available data on the variable of interest. Household food security status was assessed using the US Household Food Security Survey Module, completed by the primary caregiver. In addition, children's perceptions of food security at age 10 were evaluated using the Self-Administered Food Security Survey Module. Appetitive traits were assessed at age 13 by the Children's Eating Behavior Questionnaire. Linear regression models, adjusted for socio-demographic variables, estimated the associations between food insecurity and appetitive traits (n = 2495).

Results

At age 10,

SUBMITTER: Costa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature