Understanding Binge Eating and Obesity in Adolescents Facing Food Insecurity
Binge Eating as a Mechanism Underlying the Food Insecurity-Obesity Paradox in Adolescents
This project aims to understand how binge eating might connect food insecurity with obesity in teenagers, helping us find better ways to support their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175403 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research looks at why adolescents who experience food insecurity are more likely to also experience obesity, which can seem like a puzzle. Researchers believe that binge eating might be a key factor connecting these two issues. By understanding this connection, we hope to develop new strategies to prevent obesity in young people from families who struggle to afford enough food. This work is crucial for creating effective health programs for adolescents in under-resourced communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on understanding the experiences of adolescents who face food insecurity and may also be struggling with obesity or binge eating.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing food insecurity or adolescent obesity may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to prevent obesity and support healthier eating habits for adolescents experiencing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: While the link between food insecurity and obesity is known, this specific focus on binge eating as a mechanism is a novel approach to understanding this complex issue.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hazzard, Vivienne M — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hazzard, Vivienne M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.