Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1026005]Researchers: A/Pr Amanda Salis (Principal investigator) , Prof Ian Caterson , Prof Nuala Byrne
Brief description Very low energy diets (VLEDs) are increasingly used to treat obesity. Of concern is the fact that VLEDs induce adaptive responses that can inhibit loss of – and promote regain of – fatness (particularly belly fat) while decreasing lean body mass, muscle strength and bone density. This project will therefore determine whether VLEDs could have negative effects on body composition that increase the risk of metabolic disease, sarcopenia or osteoporosis, and if so, what are the mechanisms involved.
Funding Amount $AUD 925,990.55
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1026005
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1026005
