Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 8-10 years at baseline; * Caucasian of Western European ancestry; * At least one obese biological parent (i.e., body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 or waist circumference \>102 cm in men and \>88 cm in women, based on self-reported measurements of height, weight and waist circumference) * Both biological parents available to participate in the baseline assessment. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a previous diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes; * Children with a previous diagnosis of a serious illness, psychological condition, or cognitive disorder which hindered participation in some or all of the study components; * Children treated with anti-hypertensive medication or steroids (except if administered topically or through inhalation); * Children following a very restricted diet (\< 600 kcal/day); * Mother pregnant or breastfeeding at the baseline evaluation; * Family with pending plans to move out of the province of Quebec (Canada).