Obesity, Food Selectivity, and Physical Activity in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome

Autor/inn/en	Raspa, Melissa; Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Bishop, Ellen; Holiday, David; Olmsted, Murrey
Titel	Obesity, Food Selectivity, and Physical Activity in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome
Quelle	In: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 115 (2010) 6, S.482-495 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1944-7515
DOI	10.1352/1944-7558-115.6.482
Schlagwörter	Obesity; Body Composition; Physical Activities; Physical Activity Level; Food; Eating Habits; Children; Adults; Genetic Disorders; Comparative Analysis; Gender Differences; Mental Retardation; Behavior Problems; Physical Health + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adipositas; Lebensmittel; Ernährungsgewohnheit; Essgewohnheit; Child; Kind; Kinder; Geschlechterkonflikt; Geistige Behinderung; Gesundheitszustand
Abstract	National survey data from 884 families were used to examine the overall health of children and adults with fragile X syndrome. Results indicate the rate of obesity in adults with fragile X syndrome is similar to the general population (30%). Male children with fragile X syndrome, however, had higher rates of obesity (31%) when compared with typically developing same-aged peers (18%). Both males and females displayed food selectivity, especially with regard to texture. Physical activity levels for children were higher than for adults, but neither group met recommended levels. Several cognitive and behavioral characteristics, food selectivity, and physical activity were related to overall health and body mass index. Continued monitoring of the health status of individuals with fragile X syndrome is recommended. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10