Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/568728]Researchers: Prof Margaret Morris (Principal investigator) , Prof Reginald Westbrook
Brief description Unlimited access to palatable high fat foods, in conjunction with a sedentary life style, has led to increased obesity. Exactly what mechanisms drive over consumption of energy rich foods and override mechanisms that normally regulate body weight? This project will examine feeding behaviour in rats fed palatable high fat diet, to examine when and how they eat. The contribution of brain chemicals implicated in addiction to this eating, and the impact of withdrawal of food will be examined.
Funding Amount $AUD 431,215.54
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 568728
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/568728
