Obesity in the Elderly: impact of weight loss therapy on physiology and function.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1044334

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability, weight-loss efficacy, change in lean body mass and impact of cognition of three approaches to treat obesity in the elderly. We will compare dietary advice, an energy reduced diet and a very low calorie diet. All three groups will also have an exercise program. This study will be of major assistance in developing management guidelines for obesity in the elderly, which will likely be an emerging public health issue.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $613,213.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Geriatrics and Gerontology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

ageing | diets for weight loss | nursing homes | obesity | weight loss

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