Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1127737]Researchers: A/Pr Amanda Salis (Principal investigator) , A/Pr Tania Markovic , Prof Nuala Byrne
Brief description Very low energy diet (VLED) is being increasingly used for the treatment of obesity, but the resultant weight loss is usually transient, partly because it induces powerful adaptive responses that inhibit weight loss and promote regain. We have shown that 'taking a break from dieting' for 2 weeks reduces these adaptive responses. In this project we will thus test whether weight loss outcomes with VLED can be improved via intermittent use, where periods on the VLED are alternated with 'breaks'.
Funding Amount $AUD 822,292.95
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1127737
- nhmrc : 1127737