The contribution of maternal obesity and gestational weight gain to preschool child obesity [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jodie Dodd (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Lisa Moran ,  Dr Andrew Mcphee ,  Dr Lisa Yelland ,  E/Pr Jeffrey Robinson
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Brief description Obesity affects more than 43 million children 0-5 years world-wide, and 21% of Australian children 2-3 years of age. The intra-uterine environment plays a key role in the development of later health and disease, representing a critical period in the subsequent programming of obesity. We will evaluate health outcomes (including growth/adiposity) for infants at 3 years, whose mother’s participated in a randomised trial evaluating an antenatal dietary intervention to limit gestational weight gain.

Funding Amount $AUD 697,213.90

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant