The Overweight Preschool Retarded Child Can and Should Lose Weight.

Fox, Robert; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983-Feb

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The Overweight Preschool Retarded Child Can and Should Lose Weight.

Fox, Robert; And Others

Early Child Development and Care, v10 n2-3 p157-63 Feb 1983

Describes a weight reduction and control program for obese retarded preschool children involving parent leaders and incorporating social and tangible rewards. Discusses techniques children practice daily for a total of 15 weeks. (RH)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Children, Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation, Obesity, Parent Role, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Descriptions

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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