B3316 - Genetics susceptibility to high BMI and its relationship to food intake in children - 23/05/2019

B number: 
B3316
Principal applicant name: 
Laura Johnson | Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants: 
Franscisca Ibacache
Title of project: 
Genetics susceptibility to high BMI and its relationship to food intake in children.
Proposal summary: 
Impact of research: 
Understand the extent of genetics influence in relation to the development of obesity in children, and consequently, leading to stratified approaches to prevention and treatment, which is crucial for dealing with the current obesity epidemic that is known to have a multi-factorial aetiology.
Date proposal received: 
Monday, 20 May, 2019
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 23 May, 2019
Keywords: 
Genetics, Obesity, Statistical methods, Genetics