Understanding the acute and cumulative metabolic effects of prolonged sitting in adults

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/540107

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Sedentary behaviour (sitting time) has been linked to an increased risk of chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and obesity, but recent evidence suggests that light-intensity activity (non-exercise activities of daily living) is associated with reduced risk. These studies will examine whether breaking up sitting time with frequent short periods of activity can overcome the negative effects of prolonged sitting on blood glucose and blood fats in overweight older adults.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $416,597.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology and optometry not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Activities of daily living | Behavioural epidemiology | Glucose metabolism | Health promotion initiatives | Lifestyle factors | Lipid metabolism | Metabolic disorders | Obesity prevention | Sedentary behaviour | Type 2 diabetes prevention

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