ERIC Number: EJ1166338
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jan
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Weight Management in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Dietary Approaches
Ptomey, Lauren T.; Saunders, Richard R.; Saunders, Muriel; Washburn, Richard A.; Mayo, Matthew S.; Sullivan, Debra K.; Gibson, Cheryl A.; Goetz, Jeannine R.; Honas, Jeff J.; Willis, Erik A.; Danon, Jessica C.; Krebill, Ron; Donnelly, Joseph E.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v31 suppl 1 p82-96 Jan 2018
Background: The prevalence of obesity among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is equal to or greater than the general population. Methods: Overweight/obese adults (BMI =25 kg/m2) with mild-to-moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities were randomized to an enhanced stop light diet (eSLD = SLD + portion-controlled meals, n = 78) or a conventional diet (CD, n = 72) for an 18 months trial (6 months weight loss, 12 months maintenance). Participants were asked to increase physical activity (150 min/week), self-monitor diet and physical activity and attend counselling/educational sessions during monthly home visits. Results: Weight loss (6 months) was significantly greater in the eSLD (-7.0% ± 5.0%) compared with the CD group (-3.8% ± 5.1%, p < 0.001). However, at 18 months, weight loss between groups did not differ significantly (eSLD = -6.7% ± 8.3%; CD = 6.4% ± 8.6%; p = 0.82). Conclusion: The eSLD and CD provided clinically meaningful weight loss over 18 months in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Descriptors: Body Weight, Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Randomized Controlled Trials, Obesity, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Comparative Analysis, Eating Habits, Incidence, Dietetics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R01DK83539