Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association
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Comparative Study
Comparing the effectiveness of a multi-component weight loss intervention in adults with and without intellectual disabilities.
The prevalence of obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) is rising, although the evidence base for its treatment in this population group is minimal. Weight management interventions that are accessible to adults with ID will reduce the inequalities that they frequently experience in health services. This short report compared the effectiveness of weight management in those with and without ID who completed nine sessions of a multi-component weight management programme. ⋯ A multi-component weight loss intervention can be equally effective for adults with and without ID and obesity.