BeatGene:
A study investigating genetic factors that may contribute to individuals’ eating behaviors, body weight and binge eating.
SCD-1:
A 24 hour overnight diabetes study examining excessive fat storage within the muscle.
Chromium II:
A 28-week diabetic research study testing Chromium, a natural element, which may improve the body’s metabolism and help manage its blood sugar levels.
CALERIE II:
A research study to see if diet can slow aging, promote health and maintain vitality.
The Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Health Delivery laboratory is researching the implementation of efficacy studies in behavioral interventions for cardiovascular disease, overweight, and metabolic syndrome, and the study of effectiveness of proven behavioral strategies in real world populations
Nutritional epidemiology includes all studies of the relations between diet and health in human populations. To this end, the goal of this laboratory is to provide nutrition education and/or counseling that improve diet and health.
The focus of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory is on the effects of physical activity, fitness, and obesity on morbidity and mortality, and their impact on population health. These issues are examined using epidemiological approaches and large-scale population studies.
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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