Preventing and treating obesity using dietary compounds
Official title: Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules
Funded at University of Nebraska Lincoln · NIH-11117013 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain healthy food ingredients can help people manage obesity and improve their health, making it easier for everyone to enjoy tasty meals while making better dietary choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Lincoln NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | June 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,169,372 |
| NIH project number | 5P30GM154608-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11117013 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults over the age of 21 who are struggling with obesity or related co-morbidities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by obesity or do not have related health issues may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the growing obesity epidemic in the United States by exploring the use of bioactive food compounds to prevent, treat, and potentially cure obesity and its related health issues. The Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules (NPOD) aims to make dietary changes that are easy for consumers to adopt without sacrificing taste. The research involves collaboration among multiple universities and aims to leverage existing knowledge and resources to enhance obesity research and treatment. By increasing the number of faculty and resources dedicated to this field, the project seeks to create a robust environment for innovative obesity research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective dietary strategies that help reduce obesity rates and improve overall health outcomes for individuals affected by obesity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using dietary interventions to address obesity, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zempleni, Janos — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Zempleni, Janos
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.