Infant Feeding including Breastfeeding, and Early Childhood Food and Beverage Intake: Relationships with Early Childhood Caries and Obesity [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Amit Arora (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Sameer Bhole ,  Dr Bradley Curtis ,  Dr Debra Hector ,  Dr Shanti Sivaneswaran
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Brief description Dental decay and obesity in early childhood continues to be a significant health concern in Australian children. Current evidence suggests that these diseases are higher among children in disadvantaged areas. This increases their risk to continue them in adulthood. There is a lack of evidence exploring the interactions between feeding, in particular breastfeeding, obesity, and dental decay. Phase 1 of this study is completed sucessfully. The present proposal is Phase 2 of a longitudinal study that investigates this relationship.

Funding Amount $AUD 246,414.02

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes New Investigator Grant