Name of Fellow


Mrs Georgina Crichton

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Dietary patterns, cognitive performance and cardiovascular risk

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 232,454

Start date of award


01/01/13

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


cognitive function | dietary intake | dietary intervention | nutrition | obesity

Research Abstract


Ageing and the growing obesity epidemic are two contributing factors to cognitive decline. This research will identify dietary patterns that are associated with better cognitive function using data from individuals in Australia, the United States and Europe, and be used to guide dietary strategies to prevent or slow cognitive decline in at-risk individuals. Delaying or preventing the onset of dementia will save the Australian health care system billions of dollars.

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