Sarah Anderson, The Ohio State University (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption Sarah Anderson's research found that there are important gender differences when it comes to the connection between self-regulation in toddlers and childhood obesity. Credit The Ohio State University Usage Restrictions credit Ohio State License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.