Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5P20GM152304-03
Research Project - RPL Brown
Recipient
University of Idaho
Award Amount
$186,441.00
Ceiling
$186,441.00
Awarded
June 23, 2026
Identifier
5P20GM152304-03
A research project funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to study health risks of normal weight obesity in rural women in Idaho, focusing on lifestyle factors and health outcomes to inform targeted interventions.
Description
This project addresses the health risks associated with 'normal weight obesity' in rural women, aiming to inform future interventions and health strategies. The study documents dietary intake, physical activity, body composition, metabolic health, oxidative stress, inflammation, and menstrual health among premenopausal women in Idaho, comparing outcomes between normal weight obese (NWO) and normal weight lean (NWL) women.