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Direct linkRaspa, Melissa; Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Bishop, Ellen; Holiday, David; Olmsted, Murrey – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
National survey data from 884 families were used to examine the overall health of children and adults with fragile X syndrome. Results indicate the rate of obesity in adults with fragile X syndrome is similar to the general population (30%). Male children with fragile X syndrome, however, had higher rates of obesity (31%) when compared with…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
