title: A weight reduction model for mildly retarded adults living in semi-independent care facilities.
abstract: A behavioural weight reduction treatment model for use with retarded adults is discussed. The model describes five stages of the treatment programme. Instructional components and techniques are reviewed. The model was designed for implementation by nurses, dieticians, and other nutritional health educators.
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006208:Halfway Houses; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*