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Can childhood obesity be prevented before conception? The other group will get what's called LIPP intervention - or the Lifestyle Intervention in Preparation for Pregnancy program. "What we're looking at is to improve health through lifestyle intervention - healthy eating, exercise, good food habits, which we think can really have long term effects on the offspring," added Dr. Catalano. Researchers will study 200 women who will be divided into two groups. Half of the group will receive the usual care that is provided before and during pregnancy.

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

The first-ever Cleveland-based study will explore whether an exercise and nutrition program designed for mothers before they conceive will result in less childhood obesity. "To our knowledge, this is the first study that seeks to prevent childhood obesity before a planned pregnancy. Participating institutions are Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth, and Cleveland Clinic. A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant. "We anticipate that, if successful, this project will serve as the proof-of-principle that childhood obesity can indeed be prevented - not simply treated after the fact," said Dr. Catalano.


The first-ever Cleveland-based study will explore whether an exercise and nutrition program designed for mothers before they conceive will result in less childhood obesity. "To our knowledge, this is the first study that seeks to prevent childhood obesity before a planned pregnancy. A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant. "We anticipate that, if successful, this project will serve as the proof-of-principle that childhood obesity can indeed be prevented - not simply treated after the fact," said Dr. Catalano. Participating institutions are Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth, and Cleveland Clinic.


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