Evaluation of a Pilot Healthy Eating and Exercise Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
Laura A NaborsAbby OverstreetChristina CarnahanKara AyersPublished in: Advances in neurodevelopmental disorders (2021)
Results indicated participating in the intervention resulted in improved knowledge and health behaviors. Findings are preliminary, and research using control groups and assessing change in weight and behaviors over time are needed. Observation of meals and physical activity levels will provide more objective data in future studies.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- young adults
- healthcare
- body mass index
- randomized controlled trial
- public health
- weight loss
- current status
- quality improvement
- electronic health record
- mental health
- sleep quality
- big data
- health promotion
- depressive symptoms
- risk assessment
- machine learning
- childhood cancer
- climate change
- body composition
- resistance training
- human health
- body weight