Added Sugar Intake, Sweet Taste Phenotypes and Biomarkers

This is a single-site cross-sectional study designed to investigate the relationship of sweet taste phenotypes among mother-child dyads and assess the predictive value of a hair biomarker for sweet taste phenotypes. For each participant, we will collect 2-day 24-hour dietary recalls to determine added sugar intake; directly assess the level of sweet taste most preferred; measure liking/disliking of sweet tasting foods and beverages; collect anthropometric measures; and collect at least 3 cm of hair for biomarker analyses. Mothers will also complete a variety of questionnaires on parenting and child behavior.