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Rotatori, Anthony T.; Fox, Robert – 1980
A study of obesity management contrasted the effectiveness for 30 moderately mentally retarded adolescents of a multicomponent behavioral weight reduction program with a more traditional, nutrition based approach. Twelve Ss each were assigned to a behavior therapy (BT) and a social nutrition (SN) group, with the remaining six Ss in a wait-list…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight
Rotatori, Anthony F.; Fox, Robert – 1980
A behavioral weight reduction model for moderately mentally retarded adolescents is described. Six phases of the treatment program are delineated: background in information; selection of students; preintervention procedures (self monitoring and establishing goal weights); active intervention (training, reinforcement, instruction); maintenance…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Dietetics
Peer reviewedFox, Robert; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 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
