In:
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Wiley, Vol. 31, No. S1 ( 2018-01), p. 82-96
Abstract:
The prevalence of obesity among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( IDD ) is equal to or greater than the general population. Methods Overweight/obese adults ( BMI ≥25 kg/m 2 ) with mild‐to‐moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities were randomized to an enhanced stop light diet ( eSLD = SLD + portion‐controlled meals, n = 78) or a conventional diet ( CD , n = 72) for an 18 months trial (6 months weight loss, 12 months maintenance). Participants were asked to increase physical activity (150 min/week), self‐monitor diet and physical activity and attend counselling/educational sessions during monthly home visits. Results Weight loss (6 months) was significantly greater in the eSLD (−7.0% ± 5.0%) compared with the CD group (−3.8% ± 5.1%, p 〈 .001). However, at 18 months, weight loss between groups did not differ significantly ( eSLD = −6.7% ± 8.3%; CD = 6.4% ± 8.6%; p = .82). Conclusion The eSLD and CD provided clinically meaningful weight loss over 18 months in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1360-2322
,
1468-3148
DOI:
10.1111/jar.2018.31.issue-S1
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2030830-9
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