Obesity in the Elderly: Effect of Exercise and Weight Loss Therapies on Physiology and Function

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1056512

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The population is ageing and the prevalence of obesity is increasing. The “Baby Boomer” generation has the highest prevalence of obesity of all age groups, hence increasing numbers of older adults (age over 65) are obese, and this is unprecedented. We know that obesity predisposes to loss of physical function and independence in older adults, and may increase the risk of dementia. Our trial will compare multiple treatments for obesity in older persons, including newer treatments.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $69,729.00

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

cognition | elderly | exercise therapy | frailty | functional decline | nutrition | obesity

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