Improving successful long-term weight loss by deactivating the human famine reaction [ 2008 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nuala Byrne (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Amanda Salis ,  Prof Andrew Hills ,  Prof Neil King

Brief description There are more than 7 million overweight or obese adults in Australia. With conventional methods of weight loss, only 5% of these people will be able to achieve permanent weight reduction of any significance to health outcomes. This project aims to develop more effective and permanent methods of weight management through comparing effectiveness of continuous versus intermittent dieting; and determining what metabolic, hormonal and behavioural factors predict weight regain.

Funding Amount $AUD 799,102.37

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant