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Personalized Obesity Risk Assessment and Prevention Tools for Youth and Adults

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Imagine a smart health map that predicts if a child or young adult is likely to struggle with obesity based on their genes, environment, and habits. Instead of a one-size-fits-all diet, it creates a custom plan using natural ingredients and Mediterranean diet secrets. It's like having a personalized GPS for health that helps people steer away from chronic diseases before they even start.

By the numbers
15%
decrease in overweight/obesity prevalence in adults by 2050
30%
decrease in overweight/obesity prevalence in children/adolescents by 2050
10
critical research gaps addressed
The business problem

What needed solving

Current obesity treatments are often generic and fail to account for individual genetic, metabolic, and environmental differences. This leads to poor long-term outcomes and high costs associated with obesity-related comorbidities.

The solution

What was built

A Risk Assessment Toolbox (RAT) algorithm for obesity stratification and a set of co-produced creative digital health literacy tools.

Audience

Who needs this

Nutraceutical companiesDigital health app developersPublic health agenciesPrivate health insurance providersPediatric clinic networks
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Digital Health
SME
Target: Health-tech app developer

If you are a health-tech app developer dealing with low user engagement in generic diet apps — this project developed a Risk Assessment Toolbox (RAT) that provides personalized risk stratification. This allows for the creation of tailored digital interventions based on biological and environmental markers.

Nutraceuticals
mid-size
Target: Natural supplement manufacturer

If you are a supplement manufacturer dealing with a lack of clinical evidence for anti-obesity products — this project identified molecular targets and evaluated naturally occurring compounds from the Mediterranean diet. This provides a scientific basis for developing targeted metabolic reprogramming products.

Corporate Wellness
enterprise
Target: Employee health service provider

If you are a wellness provider dealing with rising obesity-related insurance costs for young employees — this project developed creative health literacy tools and personalized activity programs. These tools can be integrated into corporate health plans to reduce long-term comorbidities.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for the Risk Assessment Toolbox (RAT)?

Based on available project data, there is no mention of pricing or licensing costs for the RAT tool.

Can these interventions be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, WP4 specifically includes a scalability plan to ensure the health literacy tools and interventions have a broader impact across Europe.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the identified molecular targets?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified, though the project involves 16 partners including 3 industry entities.

How does this integrate with existing healthcare systems?

The project plans to consolidate its campaign by developing joint programs with healthcare centers, schools, and public authorities.

What is the timeline for seeing results in the population?

The project aims for a long-term reduction in obesity prevalence by 2050.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily research-driven with 12 academic and research institutions (8 universities, 4 research centers) across 8 countries. However, there is a strategic business presence with 3 industry partners (including 2 SMEs), representing a 19% industry ratio, which suggests a clear intent to translate the biological findings into commercial health tools and products.

How to reach the team

Contact the Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the Risk Assessment Toolbox (RAT).

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