Good nutrition is a vital element in a healthy start to life. Determining the correct foods to ensure that pregnant women meet both their needs as well as those of their new baby can be very confusing. Do I need to take iron supplements? How can I ensure I get enough iodine? This project will develop new methods for evaluating the effects of nutrients and to pass that information on to health practitioners so that Australian mothers will be in no doubt about the best diet for them and their chil ....Good nutrition is a vital element in a healthy start to life. Determining the correct foods to ensure that pregnant women meet both their needs as well as those of their new baby can be very confusing. Do I need to take iron supplements? How can I ensure I get enough iodine? This project will develop new methods for evaluating the effects of nutrients and to pass that information on to health practitioners so that Australian mothers will be in no doubt about the best diet for them and their children.Read moreRead less
Many dietary recommendations are inconsistent and based on inadequate research based on 1970s technologies. As a result, the current recommendations are almost impossible to meet from foods, without nutritional supplements. Using state-of-the-art technology, this research aims to redefine the nutritional requirements omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, iron and iodine, as well as the correct balance of energy producing macronutrients in the diet of mothers and their children.
To Describe The Epidemiology Of Childhood Anaemia In Remote Aboriginal Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$316,449.00
Summary
Almost 25% of Aboriginal children in the NT are anaemic. Anaemia in childhood causes delays to cognitive development making it difficult to learn at school and has also recently been linked with chronic disease in adulthood. Anaemia is usually from a nutritionally deficient diet but can also be caused from parasitic infections or repeated diarrhoeal episodes. Our aim is to determine what contribution maternal anaemia, dietary intake, parasitic and other infections have on childhood anaemia for A ....Almost 25% of Aboriginal children in the NT are anaemic. Anaemia in childhood causes delays to cognitive development making it difficult to learn at school and has also recently been linked with chronic disease in adulthood. Anaemia is usually from a nutritionally deficient diet but can also be caused from parasitic infections or repeated diarrhoeal episodes. Our aim is to determine what contribution maternal anaemia, dietary intake, parasitic and other infections have on childhood anaemia for Aboriginal children living in remote communities.Read moreRead less
The Impact Of Infections, Anaemia, And Micronutrient Deficiencies On Infant Birth Weight And Growth
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$83,613.00
Summary
This research aims to determine the impact of infectious diseases, anemia and nutritional deficiencies on low birth weight and infant growth in rural Papua New Guinea. The health of pregnant women and their babies will be assessed during pregnancy and up to 12 months post birth. We will determine which health indicators cause low birth weight and poor infant growth to enable development of interventions to improve health and pregnancy outcomes.
INTER-ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN TOLERANCE OF ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$345,894.00
Summary
In 2 previous studies we have shown that Asian cancer patients experience more side-effects than their Caucasian counterparts when treated with the same dose and schedule of treatment. This does not appear to be related to any difference in size. We wish to explain this difference as it may avoid Asian patients receiving overdoses of treatment. Possible causes include dietary and nutritional differences
Overcoming Barriers To Protected Mealtimes Implementation To Prevent And Treat Malnutrition
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$176,250.00
Summary
Protected mealtimes, where patient meals are protected from negative interruptions, is a systems approach to address the vast problem of in-hospital malnutrition. It aims to positively improve food intake at mealtimes, treating and preventing malnutrition. Observational studies have previously shown promising clinical outcomes, limited due to reports of barriers to implementation of the strategy. This is the first study internationally to implement protected mealtimes in subacute care.
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0347447
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,000.00
Summary
Human Physiology & Nutrition Research Facility for assessment of metabolic status and vascular function. A state of the art Human Physiology and Nutrition Facility will be established in South Australia to examine vascular and metabolic biomarkers. With integrated ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance monitoring, ultrasound evaluation of endothelial function and DEXA measurement of body composition, it will enable: 1. multi-centre evaluation of dietary and exercise strategies to impr ....Human Physiology & Nutrition Research Facility for assessment of metabolic status and vascular function. A state of the art Human Physiology and Nutrition Facility will be established in South Australia to examine vascular and metabolic biomarkers. With integrated ambulatory blood pressure and arterial compliance monitoring, ultrasound evaluation of endothelial function and DEXA measurement of body composition, it will enable: 1. multi-centre evaluation of dietary and exercise strategies to improve cardiovascular and metabolic fitness; 2. substantiation of metabolic and cardiovascular health benefits of functional foods and bioactive nutrients; 3. evaluation of biomarkers and their programming in early development; 4. further development of assessment technology. Its establishment will enhance food industry collaboration in nutrition research.Read moreRead less
Relationship Between Oral Motor Skills, Gross Motor Attainment And Nutrition In Preschool Children With Cerebral Palsy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$116,563.00
Summary
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in childhood, present in approximately 2/1000 live births. Just as movement of the larger muscles may be altered, the brain lesion can also affect the oral muscles associated with eating. This study will explore oral motor and feeding skills in a population-based sample of children with CP at two ages, 18-24 and 30-36 months (corrected ages) and relationships with gross motor skills (movement and posture) and nutrition.
Healing Pressure Ulcers: Efficacy And Cost Effectiveness Of Nutrition Interventions In The Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers And Chronic Wounds
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$153,975.00
Summary
It makes sense that good nutrition should help with healing of pressure ulcers, yet there is little evidence of what type of diet or nutritional supplements, if any, can assist in pressure ulcer healing. This research program will investigate the value of different types of diets and nutritional supplements in the healing of pressure ulcers, in comparison with other forms of treatment and whether this is a cost effective approach.