Short sleep as a cause of obesity: a longitudinal examination of Australian children and adults [ 2011 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Magee Dr Christopher A; A/Prof Peter Caputi; Prof Donald Iverson

Brief description This project will examine whether short sleep durations predict weight gain and obesity in Australian children and adults. The findings will have potentially important implications for how obesity is treated and prevented in Australia.

Funding Amount $120,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects