title: Evaluation of an approach to weight loss in adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
abstract: Of 79 overweight adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who participated in a weight loss intervention, 73 completed the 6-month diet phase. The emphasis in the intervention was consumption of high volume, low calorie foods and beverages, including meal-replacement shakes. Lower calorie frozen entrees were recommended to control portion size. A walking activity was encouraged. Participants attended monthly meetings in which a small amount of cash was exchanged for self-recorded intake and exercise records completed on picture-based forms. Average weight loss was 13.2 pounds (6.3%) of baseline weight at 6 months, with weight loss shown by 64 of the 73 individuals enrolled. Those completing a 6-month follow-up phase showed weight loss of 9.4% of baseline. Increased choice and control are discussed as possible contributors to individual success.
authors: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA. rrsaun@ku.edu
authors: Richard R
authors: RR
authors: Saunders
authors: Muriel D
authors: MD
authors: Saunders
authors: Joseph E
authors: JE
authors: Donnelly
authors: Bryan K
authors: BK
authors: Smith
authors: Debra K
authors: DK
authors: Sullivan
authors: Brianne
authors: B
authors: Guilford
authors: Mary F
authors: MF
authors: Rondon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D002149:Energy Intake; D057140:Fast Foods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005518:Food Preferences; D005526:Food, Formulated; D005628:Frozen Foods; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000523:psychology*; D014040:Token Economy; D016138:Walking / Q000523:psychology*; D015431:Weight Loss; D055815:Young Adult