Understanding factors in infancy and early childhood (birth to 24 months) that influence obesity development (Old ID 22138)

Chief Investigator

Youth who are obese face myriad short-term and longer-term health consequences. Obesity during childhood also contributes to disabilities as well as increased health care costs. Although some interventional clinical trials to prevent obesity or excessive weight gain during infancy and early childhood are ongoing, many knowledge gaps need to be filled in order to better develop successful interventions in this age group. Further research is needed to compare predictive risk factors for, and protective factors against, infant obesity among Indigenous and non-Indigenous children.

01 Jul 2015 - 31 Dec 2016

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