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Reducing the incidence of obesity in adults with developmental disabilities in Kansas
This is a current project.
Description
This project is evaluating the effectiveness of a proven approach to weight loss, referred to as meal replacement, with adults with developmental disabilities (DD). The incidence of obesity is higher among people with DD than in the population as a whole. The goal is to lower the body mass index of participants by at least one full point and to develop a diet protocol for service providers in Community Developmental Disability Organizations (CDDOs) in Kansas.
Project Administration
Richard R. Saunders, principal investigator
Project Contact
Richard R. Saunders, Ph.D.
Life Span Institute at Parsons
rrsaun@ku.edu
(785) 864-0578 (phone)
(785) 864-7565 (fax)
Mailing Address:
1052 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Drive
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7555
This is a project of:
Life Span Institute at Parsons
Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management (CPAWM)
Funded by:
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
Send corrections/comments/questions to lifespan@ku.edu
