Early life approaches to obesity prevention – the role of the in-utero environment

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1078980

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This proposal will comprehensively evaluate the role of maternal overweight and obesity, gestational weight gain, and the effects of antenatal dietary and lifestyle interventions on maternal, infant and childhood health outcomes. Over 50% of pregnant women are overweight or obese, with adverse outcomes for maternal and infant health, both immediately related to pregnancy, and in the longer term. Outcomes from this proposal will inform clinical guidelines and improve practice.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Practitioner Fellowships

Funding Amount: $575,662.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

clinical trial | infant health | maternal health | nutrition | obesity

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