A Novel Weight-Loss Tool Designed for Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities
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UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of PsychiatryDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
Document Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
2017-10-01Keywords
Dietetics and Clinical NutritionDisability Studies
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Pediatrics
Psychiatry and Psychology
Psychology
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Obesity is among the most significant public health problems facing our society today. Not only do high rates of obesity contribute to soaring health care costs, the condition may also contribute to diminished quality of life among those affected. There is clear evidence of the negative influence of obesity on general health, with increased risk of some chronic diseases demonstrated in both pediatric and adult populations. For youth and adolescents especially, weight management efforts come at a critical time because pediatric obesity has been shown to persist into adulthood, with the prevalence of comorbid chronic disease increasing as weight gain continues over time.Source
Weems M, Truex L, Scampini R, Fleming R, Curtin C, Bandini L. A Novel Weight-Loss Tool Designed for Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017 Oct;117(10):1503-1508. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.006. Epub 2016 Nov 2. PMID: 27815059; PMCID: PMC5453838. Link to article on publisher's site
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10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.006Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/49014PubMed ID
27815059Related Resources
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10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.006