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Wang, Aiwei; Gao, Yang; Wang, Jingjing; Brown, Tamara J.; Sun, Yan; Yu, Siyue; Tong, Tomas K.; Zhong, Linda L. D.; Fong, Shirley Siu Ming; Dutheil, Frédéric; Baker, Julien S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Poor health-related physical fitness (HRPF) and overweight and obesity are common health problems for children with intellectual disability. This study aimed to review existing lifestyle intervention studies, and identify effective strategies for this population. Methods: A systematic search was undertaken in three databases. The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Obesity
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Doherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Obesity is more prevalent in people with intellectual disabilities and increases the risk of developing serious medical conditions. UK guidance recommends multicomponent weight management interventions (MCIs), tailored for different population groups. Methods: An integrative review utilizing systematic review methodology was conducted…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Intervention, Adults, Intellectual Disability