Centre of Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood [ 2016 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Louise Baur (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Alison Hayes ,  A/Pr Kylie Hesketh ,  A/Pr Lisa Askie ,  A/Pr Rachael Taylor
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Brief description One in five Australian children are already overweight or obese at age 5 years, by the time of school entry. Early childhood is a period when physical inactivity and poor eating habits become established and may persist life-long. We propose a Centre of Research Excellence in the Early Prevention of Obesity in Childhood. The Centre aims to reduce the prevalence of obesity and obesity-related behaviours in the first five years of life, and their future impact.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,568,840.77

Funding Scheme Centres of Research Excellence

Notes Centre of Research Excellence - Population Health