Abstract Objective To update the 2006 Canadian guidelines for primary care of adults with
developmental disabilities (DD) and to make practical recommendations based on current …

Background There is an ongoing debate concerning the relationship between disability and
obesity in childhood and adolescence. Methods The literature available in Medline was …

People with ID have an increased risk for unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and weight
disturbances. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of a novel and …

Background Obesity is a major public health concern internationally and this study aimed to
measure the prevalence of obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities in comparison with …

Adults with intellectual disabilities experience high rates of obesity. Despite this higher risk,
there is little evidence on the effectiveness of weight-loss interventions for adults with …

Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk of
obesity, with up to 55% considered overweight and 31% obese. However, there has been …

To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of weight management interventions in adults with
intellectual disabilities (ID) and obesity using recommendations from current clinical …

Objective To assess whether parent training in behavioral intervention, combined with a 16-
session nutrition and activity education program, would improve weight loss relative to …

Over the past three decades, the potential effects of lifestyle interventions targeting changes
in body weight and composition (weight, body mass index, fat mass, waist circumference) …

Background Carers can have a significant impact supporting people with intellectual
disabilities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This study examines carers' training needs on …