Camille RIERA-NAVARRO

PhD Student   

My research focuses on the study of eating behaviour in infants and young children, with a particular emphasis on the development of appetite regulation during infancy and early childhood. Using experimental and declarative methods, my work aims to gain a deeper understanding of how these regulatory processes might be influenced by both individual factors (such as child temperament), and the environment (in particular parental feeding practices).

Our research has important public health implications, particularly in the area of childhood obesity prevention. We are currently conducting an intervention study with first-time parents to assess the effectiveness of using an app to disseminate the latest French public health guidelines on child feeding to prevent childhood obesity.

Our fundamental aim is to identify and promote strategies to foster the development of healthy eating habits from an early age, with the aim of preserving the health and well-being of future generations.