Assessing sustainability of positive outcomes in a successful child obesity prevention intervention: Follow-up of The Melbourne InFANT Program [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Kylie Hesketh (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Adrian Cameron ,  Dr Zoe Mccallum ,  Prof David Crawford ,  Prof Jo Salmon
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Brief description Early intervention may be the most sustainable and effective means of preventing obesity and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours (obesity preventive behaviours) including diet, physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviours. This project aims to assess whether differences observed between intervention and control groups at the conclusion of a successful obesity prevention program, the Melbourne InFANT Program, (child aged 18-months) are maintained across the important early childhood years, to 3.5 and 5 years of age.

Funding Amount $AUD 882,700.38

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant