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Sleep and eating behaviors in rural preadolescent children (Tween SPACE [Sleep Patterns, Appetite Control, and Environment])
The goal of this study is to learn about how children's sleep is related to their eating behaviors the next day. We are also interested in learning about factors that relate to eating behaviors and sleep health that are specific to preadolescent children living in rural communities. Participants will complete two virtual study visits via Zoom, answer surveys, and wear sleep and physical activity monitors for 2 weeks in their own homes.
- Study materials will be mailed to participants - Parent and child will attend a Zoom visit with a researcher to go over study procedures and measure child's height and weight - Child will wear a sleep monitor on their wrist and physical activity monitor around their waist continuously for 14 days - Child will attend a second Zoom visit to complete questionnaires - Parent will complete an online survey - Participants will return study materials via provided, prepaid shipping packaging
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Living in a rural zip code in United States (as defined by Health Resources & Services Administration)
Child BMI-for-age >=85th percentile OR BMI-for-age >=15th percentile plus one biological parent with overweight
Able to read and answer questions in English
Unable to connect to Zoom session via internet or cell-phone data
Unable to receive and sign for package with study supplies