Weight reduction and dietary improvements in a cluster-randomised controlled trial for adults with intellectual disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have an increased risk of obesity and health concerns related to their nutritional status and dietary intake.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention on weight, waist circumference (WC), clinical health parameters and dietary habits in a group of overweight and obese adults with mild-to-moderate ID.

Design

A 7-month cluster-randomised trial and a 7-month follow-up of the intervention group after the end of intervention when the group received usual care. The intervention consisted of monthly dietary-group courses tailored to the participants' cognitive abilities and practical skills, monthly nutritional courses for staff, use of behaviour change techniques and nudging. The control g

SUBMITTER: Rostad-Tollefsen HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10770699 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature