CIHR invests in obesity research

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is investing $2.7 million to support three research project teams exploring bariatric care to help people combat obesity. An additional $1.8 million will be provided by The Canadian Obesity Network, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions, Alberta Health Services Obesity, Diabetes and Nutrition Strategic Clinical Network, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and Fonds de recherche du Québec–Santé. The research teams will focus on weight management programs for children, the therapeutic potential of fecal transplants in bariatric care, and guidance to help doctors determine the best bariatric surgical approach for each patient. Obesity increases the risk of a number of chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. About one-quarter of Canadian adults are obese….