Behavioral health in developmental disabilities: a comprehensive program of nutrition, exercise, and weight reduction.
We review the literature on the prevalence and conditions resulting in overweight and obesity in people with intellectual disability (ID), followed by obesity treatment research with typically developing children and adaptations for children with ID. In addition to proposing directions for future re...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Consultation & Therapy Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 287 - 297 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , , , , |
| Formato: | review tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Psychological Association
Jul2008
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| Sumario: | We review the literature on the prevalence and conditions resulting in overweight and obesity in people with intellectual disability (ID), followed by obesity treatment research with typically developing children and adaptations for children with ID. In addition to proposing directions for future research and practice, we report a comprehensive randomized control trial (RCT) of family-based behavioral intervention targeting weight loss among adolescents with Down syndrome. |
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