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Effect of high dose infant fish oil supplementation and FADS 1 & 2 genetic polymorphisms on cognitive development and school giftedness [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Also known as: High dose fish oil, FADS and intelligence

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Western Australia
Managed by University of Western Australia
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1004494]

Researchers: Prof Karen Simmer (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Michael Smith ,  Prof Jonathan Foster

Brief description This project will investigate the influence of fish oil supplementation during the first six months of life on intelligence, language, behaviour and school performance at age six. We will also investigate how genetic differences in fish oil metabolism can impact upon these relationships. The findings will enhance our knowledge pertaining to the potential benefits of fish oil on cognitive development, and will inform future practice regarding the high dose fortification of infant formula.

Funding Amount $AUD 325,938.19

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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Medical and Health Sciences | Nutrition and Dietetics | Nutrition and Dietetics Not Elsewhere Classified | behavioural problems | central nervous system (CNS) | cognition | cognitive development | gene polymorphisms | intelligence | intervention study | long-chain fatty acids | nutrition supplementation |
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