LOOK is a longitudinal study of the health and development of young Australians.
The LOOK study is a longitudinal study beginning in childhood and finishing in old age.
We hope the results will provide health and education policy makers with solid data on which to improve health and wellbeing in the 21st century.
Find out more about the study, the research and study publications.
Participants were initially 8 years of age and living in Canberra when the study started in 2005. Measurements were taken at age 8, 10, 12 and 16 years of age. Over this period we assessed their physical activity, fitness, and nutritional intake to determine relationships with their bone health, risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, motor coordination, and wellbeing.
The next measurement phase is the Early Adult Phase planned to start in late 2024 to 2025 when the cohort is 28 years of age.
Study participants: please update your contact details
The most important people involved in this study are the participants. They have grown up in a time of incredible change and we are extremely grateful for their ongoing participation and support.
The next phase of the study is the Early Adult Phase planned for 2024/2025. We ask all LOOK participants to please update their contact details so we can provide you with information about the next phase of LOOK. By doing so you will have an opportunity, but certainly no commitment, to take part in any future assessments at this stage.
The LOOK study is based at the University of Canberra
The LOOK study is based at the Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Canberra. We have enjoyed valuable collaboration from the Bluearth Foundation; the Clinical Trials Unit, Departments of Pathology and Psychology at The Canberra Hospital; the College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and the Fenner School of Environment & Society at the Australian National University; the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at Deakin University; and the Nutrition Division of the CSIRO.