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Pilot study evaluates weight loss outcomes in individuals with mental retardation, suggesting program effectiveness for this population.
The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite behavioral weight loss program for persons who are mentally retarded. Thirteen obese adult employees of a community sheltered workshop were referred for a 10-week behavioral weight loss program. Results indicated modest weight loss for the experimental and wait-list group following treatment. Follow-up data demonstrated maintenance of weight loss for both groups. The findings are compared with results from similar behavioral weight loss programs employed with the general population. Finally, special issues pertaining to weight loss for this population are discussed.
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Norvell et al. (1987) studied this question.
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