Nutrition interventions for people with disabilities: A scoping review

Abstract Background Approximately 19 percent of Americans have a disability. People with disabilities are at greater risk for obesity and poor nutrition, as well as resulting secondary conditions. CDC recommends interventions for this population to address this disparity. Objective The purpose of th...

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Published in:Disability and health journal 2014-04, Vol.7 (2), p.157-163
Main Authors: King, Jessica L., M.S, Pomeranz, Jamie L., Ph.D, Merten, Julie W., M.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Health Services - methods
Diet Therapy - methods
Disability
Disabled Persons - rehabilitation
Humans
Internal Medicine
Nutrition intervention
Nutrition Therapy - methods
Obesity
Scoping review
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Summary:Abstract Background Approximately 19 percent of Americans have a disability. People with disabilities are at greater risk for obesity and poor nutrition, as well as resulting secondary conditions. CDC recommends interventions for this population to address this disparity. Objective The purpose of this article is to present the results of a scoping review of studies pertaining to community-based nutrition interventions among adults with disabilities. Methods Electronic databases were searched to discover articles pertaining to community-based nutrition interventions for people with disabilities. Results Sixteen journal articles published between 2002 and 2012 were reviewed. The reviewed community based nutrition interventions for adults with disabilities showed some success in improving health outcomes. Conclusions There is a need for future research, particularly interventions with objective outcome measures and including people with disabilities throughout the development and implementation of programs.
ISSN:1936-6574
1876-7583
DOI:10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.12.003