Black Adolescent & Entertainment Study

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Female,

2. Self-identify as African American or Black,

3. 12 to 17 years of age at the start of the study,

4. Presence of obesity by virtue of a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 95th percentile for age and
sex or non-overweight by virtue of a BMI of at least the5th percentile, but below the
85th percentile, for age and sex,118 and

5. English speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Reports of the presence of a major chronic medical illness: renal, hepatic,
gastrointestinal, endocrinologic (e.g., Cushing syndrome, hyper- or hypothyroidism),
hematological problems or pulmonary disorders (other than asthma not requiring
continuous medication),

2. Individuals who self-report major depressive disorder, psychoses, current substance or
alcohol use disorder, or any other psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the
investigators, would impede competence or compliance or possibly hinder completion of
the study.

3. Current, regular use of prescription medications that affect appetite, mood, or body
weight: currently prescribed serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), neuroleptics,
tricyclics, stimulants, or any other medication known to affect appetite, mood, or
body weight. Oral contraceptive use will be permitted, provided the contraceptive has
been used for at least two months before the study visit,

4. Failure to provide a rating of 6 or more on at least 50% of food items on the Food
Preferences Questionnaire (Appendix F); exceptions may be given for restrictions due
to religious practices or food allergies, if food items can be replaced with items of
equivalent macronutrient content.