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Treating Obesity in Retarded Persons: A Review of Research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Henry J. Jackson
Henry J. Jackson*
Affiliation:
Melville Clinic, West Brunswick, Victoria
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Summary

Studies dealing with weight reduction in retarded persons are reviewed. While successful results have been obtained in six of the eight studies, methodological shortcomings similar to those of the parent field are indicated and discussed. Models of weight reduction are briefly reviewed; and, finally, guidelines for future programmes are outlined.

Type
Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , November 1982 , pp. 5 - 10
Copyright
Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 1982

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