Does n-3 LCPUFA supplementation in pregnancy reduce asthma and allergies in school age children?

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1027710

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

We will determine whether supplementing the diets of pregnant women with fish oil can have long term effects on the development of the childÍs immune system and reduce the prevalence of asthma and allergies at early school age. The outcomes of our project will inform nutritional guidelines for pregnant women and, if successful, has the potential to significantly lower the costly burden of childhood asthma and allergies to families and the healthcare system.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $443,833.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Public Nutrition Intervention

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

allergy prevention | asthma | child health | dietary intervention | fatty acids | omega-3 fatty acids

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