Identifying why some people consume excess dietary fat. A twin study [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Russell Keast (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Conor Delahunty ,  Dr Konsta Duesing ,  Prof Caryl Nowson

Brief description Obesity is a significant public health problem, yet some individuals are less susceptible to the development of obesity. High fat eating patterns are commonly associated with overweight/obesity. The taste system is the gatekeeper of digestion and the sense of taste responds to fat, and that the fat taste response is associated with obesity. Using twins as subjects to disentangle the influences of 'nature and nuture', in this project we will identify the mechanisms responsible for linking fat taste response to development of obesity.

Funding Amount $AUD 365,462.03

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant