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Gast, David A. A.; de Wit, Gabriela L. C.; van Hoof, Amber; de Vries, Jeanne H. M.; van Hemert, Bert; Didden, Robert; Giltay, Erik J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: We sought to assess diet quality among people with intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning, living in residential facilities or receiving day care. Methods: We measured diet quality using the Dutch Healthy Diet Food Frequency Questionnaire (DHD) and compared this between participants with (n = 151) and controls…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Dietetics, Day Programs, Residential Programs
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Wyszynska, Justyna; Podgórska-Bednarz, Justyna; Deren, Katarzyna; Baran, Joanna; Czenczek-Lewandowska, Ewelina; Leszczak, Justyna; Mazur, Artur – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Adiposity is closely related to hypertension (HTN) in paediatric population. However, which adiposity indicator is most associated with HTN among children and adolescents with intellectual disability remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between HTN prevalence and different adiposity indicators: body…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Hypertension
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O' Shea, Muireann; O' Shea, Carol; Gibson, Louise; Leo, Jennifer; Carty, Catherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Overweight and obesity is a growing concern among individuals with intellectual disabilities; however, little is known about the prevalence among children and youth with Down syndrome (CYDS). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity among CYDS in South West Ireland. Methods: This cross-sectional…
Descriptors: Incidence, Obesity, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability
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Choi, Eunsook; Park, HyunJu; Ha, Yeongmi; Hwang, Won Ju – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Overweight and obesity in children with intellectual disabilities may be a major health threat. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Korean children with intellectual disabilities aged 7-18 years who did not have specific genetic syndromes or physical disabilities. Materials and methods:…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Obesity, Incidence, Mental Retardation
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Salaun, Laureline; Berthouze-Aranda, Sophie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of obesity in school children with intellectual disabilities and to determine the most appropriate indicators of obesity measurement. Materials and Methods: The weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage as measured by…
Descriptors: Obesity, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries
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Melville, C. A.; Cooper, S. -A.; Morrison, J.; Allan, L.; Smiley, E.; Williamson, A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
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 general population data, and examine the factors associated with obesity. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of all adults with intellectual disabilities,…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Females, Incidence