Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5P20GM152304-03
Research Project - RPL Brown
Recipient
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, United States
Award Amount
$174,481.00
Ceiling
$174,481.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
5P20GM152304-03
This research project investigates the prevalence and health implications of normal weight obesity among premenopausal women in rural Idaho, focusing on lifestyle factors to inform targeted interventions.
Description
Obesity, defined as excessive adipose tissue (>30% of body weight for women and >20% for men), is a significant health crisis. Body mass index (BMI) often misclassifies individuals with high body fat as nonobese, termed 'normal weight obese' (NWO). This study aims to investigate the prevalence and health implications of NWO among premenopausal women in rural Idaho, focusing on lifestyle factors such as diet quality and resistance exercise.