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Project

A Family-Based Weight Loss Intervention for Youth with Intellectual Disability

Center:

MA-Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2013

Contact Information:

Carol Curtin
[email protected]
774-455-6527

Project Description:

The goal of this project is to test a specialized weight loss intervention for overweight youth with intellectual disabilities compared to those who receive no intervention, and to also test a maintenance intervention compared to those who only receive the primary intervention. The program emphasizes healthy eating and daily physical activity and provides parents with training on supportive behavioral techniques to encourage the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Keyword(s):

weight loss, obesity/overweight, adolescents, family support

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State