Project Code
MRCPHS25Ex Lowe
Research Theme
Population Health Sciences
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Summary
Adolescents are the largest consumers of ultra-processed calorie-dense foods of any other age group. This is of concern, as diet quality can impact the development of the brain systems and associated cognitive control processes necessary to regulate calorie-dense food consumption, creating a vicious cycle between dietary behaviours and cognitive functioning. In this project, you will test the feasibility and efficacy of an aerobic exercise intervention to improve dietary self-regulation in adolescents and young adults. You will integrate cognitive tests and neuroimaging to examine underlying mechanisms.
Lead Supervisor
Dr Cassandra Lowe
Lead Supervisor Email
c.lowe4@exeter.ac.uk
University Affiliation
Exeter