“Special Nutritional Needs for People with SCI/D,” March 2006 United Spinal Association Format Webpage According to this webpage, people with spinal cord injury or disorders (SCI/D) are more likely to be obese, which causes many health issues, including increased risk for diabetes and heart disease, which may be deadly… Read More »»
Obesity
“The Consequences of Obesity in Children with Spina Bifida”
February 20, 2010
OandPBusinessNews (orthotics and prosthetics) Format Online news article This article is geared toward families of children with spina bifida and the practitioners who work with these children. It states that at least 50% of children with spina bifida have a likelihood of being overweight beyond age 6, and from adolescence through adulthood more… Read More »»
In SHAPE Program
February 20, 2010
Monadnock Family Services Format Health promotion program In SHAPE, a health promotion program for people with mental illness, strives to improve physical health and quality of life, reduce the risk of preventable diseases, and lengthen the life expectancy of individuals with severe mental illnesses. In SHAPE participants work with trained health mentors to… Read More »»
“Mind/Body Health: Obesity”
February 20, 2010
The American Psychological Association Format Fact sheet This fact sheet describes obesity as one of the country’s most serious health problems that increases the risk of many health conditions. It discusses possible causes of obesity, including certain reactions to sadness, anxiety, or stress. There is… Read More »»
“Health Behaviors—Weight Management” webpage
February 20, 2010
Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD) Format Webpage This webpage states that although most women with physical disabilities report that they follow a healthy diet, when asked specifically about their dietary behaviors, there is usually a discrepancy between perceived “healthy diets” and reported fruit and vegetable intake. The… Read More »»
Obesity Resources: Children
February 20, 2010
“Disability/Condition: Children with Disabilities and Obesity” National Center for Physical Activity and Disability Format On-line fact sheet This fact sheet states that children with disabilities are at an even greater risk for obesity than children in the general population because of their sedentary lifestyle. It describes the many medical problems that may arise… Read More »»
Obesity Resources for Adults with Disabilities
February 20, 2010
“Cutting the Fat” webpage Craig Hospital Format Webpage The focus of this webpage is on diet and facts about fat that can be applied to one’s grocery shopping, meal preparation, and eating. Included are things that can be done to lower fat intake and increase the proportion of good fats. It is important… Read More »»
“The Implications of Amputees Being Overweight”
February 20, 2010
by Jason T. Kahle, CPO, LPO, and M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP, Volume 18, Issue 2, March/April 2008 inMotion online magazine of the Amputee Coalition of America Format Online article This article stresses the importance of prosthetists addressing the issue of the need to lose weight in some… Read More »»
Spina Bifida: Obesity Resource
February 20, 2009
Spina Bifida Association Format Webpage This webpage discusses how obesity develops, special concerns for people with spina bifida, how to make preventing obesity a family affair, strategies for success, and weight reduction. Contact URL http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2700287/k.C25F/Obesity.htm Contact Agency Spina Bifida Association 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 944-3285, Toll Free: 800-621-3141
“Obesity growing as health concern for people with spinal cord injury”
December 23, 2004
University of Michigan, December 23, 2004 Format On-line Article University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) researchers investigated how people with spinal cord injury (SCI) burn calories and how muscle mass and body weight affects this, to make better recommendations to people with SCI. People living with SCI tend to burn calories at a… Read More »»
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