Longitudinal growth, nutrition and physical activity in young children with Cerebral Palsy [ 2009 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Davies (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Kristie Bell ,  Dr Sean Tweedy ,  Prof Richard Stevenson ,  Prof Roslyn Boyd

Brief description Cerebral palsy is the most common type of physical disability impacting on 1 in 500 children, with lifetime costs of $2m and up to 40% may have restricted growth and nutrition. We aim to follow a cohort of 240 young children with Cerebral Palsy from 18 mths to 5 years to monitor their growth, nutrition, habitual activity, body composition and relate this to comprehensive health outcomes and costs. Better knowledge of these factors will enable nutritional and medical care to be better focused.

Funding Amount $AUD 686,147.89

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant