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    Project THINK

    A longitudinal study examining eating and cognition in kids between the ages of 9 to 12 years old.

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    Project REST

    A 4-week study examining sleeping and eating patterns in kids, including 2 fMRI scans to understand brain functioning.

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    Project HOME

    A home-based intervention for teenagers with restrictive eating disorders.

About the BITE Lab

The Behavioral Investigations of Children's and Teens' Eating (BITE) Lab focuses on understanding pathological eating behaviors in children and adolescents. Our studies aim to inform the development of interventions for youth with eating- and weight-related problems.

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Participate in Our Research

We are currently enrolling participants for studies examining eating, cognition, and sleep in children and adolescents. If you have a child between the ages of ~7 to 13, or 12 to 18 with a restrictive eating disorder, and live near the Pittsburgh area, you may be eligible to participate.

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