School of Kinesiology > Research Laboratories and Centers > LIHP
Current research undertaken in the LIHP includes:
Metabolic Syndrome in Childhood Cancer Survivors
funded by National Institute of Health
The goal of this study is to examine differences in insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome risk factors and endothelial function in children who survived cancer and compare to their healthy siblings.
Examining the Obesity Epidemic through Youth, Family, and Young Adults
funded by National Cancer Institute
This is a multi-site center grant that is conducting transdisciplinary research, training, and outreach on obesity and cancer in youth, family, and young adults
Etiology of Childhood Obesity (ECHO) Study
funded by National Institute of Health
The goal of this study is to examine the certain psychological, social and physiological parameters in the development of obesity in children.
Effects of Obesity on Cognition and Cerebral Structure and Function
funded by a University of Minnesota Grant-in-Aid
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of obesity on cerebral vascular function and neurocognition.
Vikings Fitness Playbook: A weight management and physical fitness program to
improve heart health and quality of life for children
funded by the Vikings Children’s Fund
The purpose of this project is to develop a physical activity program to improve the health of obese children and adolescents.
Summer Vacation Weight Gain: Changes in Physical Activity and Diet
funded by University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of physical activity and diet on the weight gain during the summer break in school age children.
Evaluating Innovative Weight Reduction Strategies for College Students
funded by the National Institutes of Health
The purpose of this project is to examine different strategies for successful weight reduction in college-aged students.
Cardiovascular Risk and Insulin Resistance: Age 7-40
funded by the National Institutes of Health
The major goal of this project is to evaluate cardiovascular risk profiles in parents and their children.